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Brilliant for group discussion.” - Empathy Lab       “A deeply moving, well-observed, and important      story of being brave enough to be yourself ” - Children's      Books Ireland       A Polari-Prize-winning author presents an unforgettable      story about a boy facing up to bullying - and his own truths.               James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey      (not in that order, though, because Mariah would obviously      be first!).         His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriend      and it seems that James will be part of a surprise      choir performance at the wedding.         But James's father seems uncomfortable about      the plan, and a lot of other things - like any mention of Mr Hamilton,      and James's dancing, and how James talks about his new friend      Joel. Meanwhile, a different boy has been harassing      James at school and calling him gay, and it's getting worse      every day.         James can find relief with his beloved Nan, she's been having      worrying falls, and James can't tell anyone, or      she might be sent to a faraway care home. The secrets are      building up, and James is starting to lose his characteristic      spark.         Can he find the strength to let the truth out?            A joyful, raw and timely novel about family, friends, enemies,      and being true to who you really are.         Perfect for fans of Alex Gino, A.M. Dassu, and The Boy At      the Back of the Class.         Ian Eagleton is the author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman,      which was shortlisted for The Bookseller's Book      Of The Year - Discovery Category 2022","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128882626738,"sku":"9780702317828","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702317828.jpg?v=1786014691"},{"product_id":"9781849768580","title":"Millie's Big Decision","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA touching tale of love, loss and making memories.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillie has always wanted a dog, but when her grandmother passes away, she finds herself scared of letting anyone (or any dog) in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan her dads help her find the perfect pup to teach her to love again?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205742887090,"sku":"9781849768580","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781849768580_a9480d89-15fd-4303-b061-6e7e6d3fb659.jpg?v=1786029470"},{"product_id":"9781913339098","title":"Nen And The Lonely Fisherman","description":"Far out to sea and deep below the whispering waves lives a merman called Nen. Nen spends his days exploring his underwater kingdom, but something is missing: his heart is empty. So, Nen ventures to the forbidden world above and it is here that he meets Ernest, a lonely fisherman. But can two people from different worlds be together and what will happen when a terrifying storm gathers? A lyrical, beautiful celebration of love, acceptance and faith, with a gentle message about how we treat our oceans, and each other.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205870977202,"sku":"9781913339098","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781913339098_618c4e16-6500-4fd3-ae8b-3dd84634f197.jpg?v=1786030669"},{"product_id":"9780702331374","title":"The Boy Who Cried Ghost","description":"There's a ghost in Richard's wardrobe.       Every day he carries out a series of rituals that he believes      will keep the ghost trapped inside. 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Praise for Ian Eagleton:      \"You are an inspiration!\" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton      \"This is a fantastic Halloween read with some genuinely hair-raising      moments...A touching and affirming story that will also get      your heart pounding\" - The Scotsman      \"Insightful and haunting...a celebration of friendship, diversity      and inclusion.\" - Booktrust      \"Poignant, defiantly fabulous story\" - Guardian on Glitter      Boy, Ian's debut middle-grade novel      \"GLITTER BOY is a nuanced, heart-warming and character led story      of finding joy and love\" - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind      of Spark","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294047547765,"sku":"9780702331374","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702331374_ba7acdc3-e485-4a25-a715-783b6f1e5f36.jpg?v=1786015005"},{"product_id":"9781836290247","title":"Violet's Tempest","description":"Violet’s world has changed. Her voice has gone from a giggle to a whisper. So when her teacher casts her in the school play, she is filled with worry. How will she ever stand in front of a crowd and overcome her shyness? With the love and support of her family, Violet must find her inner confidence and turn that whisper into a roar!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":56307765182837,"sku":"9781836290247","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":57685823357301,"sku":"9781911373520","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836290247.jpg?v=1792599024"},{"product_id":"9780702331381","title":"The Dad Trap","description":"Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out      their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together      to split them up! 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Except... this week has other ideas.         What starts as a bad day quickly turns into a complete catastrophe.         Awkward games, embarrassing mistakes and moments of full-on      panic pile up one after another.         Friendships are tested, nerves are stretched to breaking point,      and every attempt to fix things somehow makes everything worse.                Can Thomas survive the most chaotic week of his life?      Yep. This isn't just a mess. It's Thomas's most epic fail yet.                Because sometimes your worst week ever becomes the start of your      best story.                 Every story starts with an open book.         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