Roddy Doyle, superb Irish writer for kids and teens, has written another great story for young readers. In Brilliant, unhappiness is spreading through the city of Dublin. Raymond and Gloria welcomed their uncle into their home when the economy tanked, putting him out of business, but watching their parents and uncle become more and more […]
Brilliant
The Black Dog of Depression has descended over the adults of Dublin. Uncles are losing their businesses, dads won’t get out of bed, mothers no longer smile at their children. Siblings Raymond and Gloria have had enough and set out one night with one goal in mind: to stop the Black Dog, whatever it takes. In a chase through the streets and parks and beaches of Dublin, the children run after the Black Dog, and soon dozens, then hundreds, then thousands of kids join in their fight. They discover they have one weapon against the Black Dog. The weapon is a word: “brilliant.” Illustrated throughout by a bright new talent and told through the masterful dialogue for which the acclaimed Roddy Doyle is known, Brilliant is a very special book with a storybook feel.
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Brilliant
The Black Dog of Depression has descended over the adults of Dublin. Uncles are losing their businesses, dads won’t get out of bed, mothers no longer smile at their children. Siblings Raymond and Gloria have had enough and set out one night with one goal in mind: to stop the Black Dog, whatever it takes. In a chase through the streets and parks and beaches of Dublin, the children run after the Black Dog, and soon dozens, then hundreds, then thousands of kids join in their fight. They discover they have one weapon against the Black Dog. The weapon is a word: “brilliant.” Illustrated throughout by a bright new talent and told through the masterful dialogue for which the acclaimed Roddy Doyle is known, Brilliant is a very special book with a storybook feel.
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ISBN-13: | 9781613127544 |
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Publisher: | ABRAMS |
Publication date: | 09/08/2015 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
File size: | 9 MB |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
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