Competition and achievement
Gil studies and trains for a competition involving trivia, obstacles, mazes, stunts and difficult decisions. Winning is linked to hoped-for changes in family life.
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Jody Feldman - Author
A lively competition story for readers who enjoy solving problems alongside a determined contestant. Its emotional engine is Gil’s wish to alter his family’s circumstances, while the games test knowledge, persistence, judgement and relationships.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA lively competition story for readers who enjoy solving problems alongside a determined contestant. Its emotional engine is Gil’s wish to alter his family’s circumstances, while the games test knowledge, persistence, judgement and relationships.
Gil studies and trains for a competition involving trivia, obstacles, mazes, stunts and difficult decisions. Winning is linked to hoped-for changes in family life.
Consider whether the child would enjoy sustained competition and suspense.
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