Our Pebbles
Jarvis
Book summary
This is a gentle family story built from sensory seaside memories and a repeated pebble ritual. Its emotional centre is the child’s continuing connection with Grandad after his circumstances change.
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Jarvis
This is a gentle family story built from sensory seaside memories and a repeated pebble ritual. Its emotional centre is the child’s continuing connection with Grandad after his circumstances change.
Alex Milway
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Niki Daly
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Michael Foreman
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Anna Ciddor
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