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Sam Boughton - Author
A visually led story about a child imagining colour and planting a seed in a grey urban world. Its main appeal is the contrast between waiting, growth and transformation, rather than detailed gardening instruction.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA visually led story about a child imagining colour and planting a seed in a grey urban world. Its main appeal is the contrast between waiting, growth and transformation, rather than detailed gardening instruction.
Joe’s grey surroundings and the long period in which nothing appears to happen may prompt feelings of disappointment or uncertainty.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the book’s treatment of its main themes is not yet firm enough; some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
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