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David Almond - Author
This is an offbeat journey story centred on a boy leaving a difficult home situation and encountering carnival life. Its central draw is the prospect of a risky piranha-swimming performance.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is an offbeat journey story centred on a boy leaving a difficult home situation and encountering carnival life. Its central draw is the prospect of a risky piranha-swimming performance.
An uncle’s obsession is described as taking a cruel turn, prompting Stan to leave.
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The boy who swam with piranhas by David Almond | Open Library
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