There was a farm a short distance away whose house was burned to the ground. From that compact pentagonal shell, a fleshy dome raised, girdled by a glossy black ring. Heller pounded his gun butt on the upper split-level of the table. Carrie ran up to the boardwalk and climbed onto one of the wooden benches.
Inclusive and diverse as always, Asquith sets about putting everyone into the picture- including a wider range of disabled characters. A very, very clever, smart and thoughtful book with a positive transgender protagonist which is pitched perfectly to young readers. A smart, refreshing and much-needed antidote! A very recognisable, grumpy child has his day lifted, finally, by a kind and patient friend and a calm reassuring childminder. The Bus is For Us! But he mumbles and she can't hear terribly well
His voice was deep and authoritative.