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A brilliantly witty book that also gives pause for thought, with a story about overcoming preconceptions and breaking through barriers and divisions between different groups.
Jon Agee cleverly uses the ‘gutter’ space that runs down the middle of the picture book spread as the wall between the two opposing sides. The main character is surprised to find that the other side of the wall is a much friendlier place than he imagined.
A good stimulus for discussions about overcoming divisions in society. It could lead schools into a fun story-making project inviting pupils to make their own books that use the gutter space. Super fun!
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
yes
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