SuitabookYoung caring responsibilities
Jakub cares for his mother and has almost forgotten that he is a child because of responsibilities outside school.
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Coral Rumble - Author
This is a thoughtful story about a child carrying adult responsibilities who finds friendship, creativity and adventure while visiting Italy. An injured otter and the people Jakub meets help broaden his sense of who he is.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a thoughtful story about a child carrying adult responsibilities who finds friendship, creativity and adventure while visiting Italy. An injured otter and the people Jakub meets help broaden his sense of who he is.
Jakub cares for his mother and has almost forgotten that he is a child because of responsibilities outside school.
In Italy, Jakub befriends Marta, encounters poetry and storytelling, and discovers that he is funny and smart rather than defined only by being a carer.
An old woodsman teaches Jakub about otters, including Piccolo, an injured otter, during the Italian holiday.
The caring situation, the mother’s multiple sclerosis, concerns about Jakub’s mental health, an injured animal and an encounter with a bear may merit a gentle check-in while reading.
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