The Wrong Shoes

Tom Percival
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A beautiful and sensitive exploration of the experience of child poverty from leading author/illustrator, Tom Percival, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class and Julia and the Shark.  Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.  
Genres: Middle GradeFriendshipPovertyFamilyRealistic FictionChildrensMental HealthYoung Adult
336 Pages

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