Book Review: The Great Harlequin Grim
Every week Ms Esterman, Library and Information Centre Manager at Scots College recommends a great read for boys. It will be posted in this blog, along with occasional contests and treats on our Facebook Page, so stay tuned.
The Great Harlequin Grim
By Gareth Thompson
When his parents split up, Glenn and his dad move to a small village where they are definitely regarded as outsiders, and therefore suspect. His dad won’t talk to him, and his mum has disappeared. He’s quite miserable until he meets a bewitching girl, and the local boy giant, Harlequin.
Harlequin lives rough, has various disabilities, but he and Glenn become good friends. However tragedy awaits……………..
This is a really good story – much more realistic than many around at the moment. Worth a try.
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