Big Words

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Award-winning author Luke Palmer masterfully captures the intricate dynamics of teenage friendship in this compelling tale of misadventure, resentment and reconciliation.

ISBN: 9780008789848 Author: Palmer, Luke Publisher: Barrington Stoke Publication Date: 12th March 2026 Imprint: Barrington Stoke Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 120 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Children - juvenile / Code: J Category: Subjects: , , , ,

Award-winning author Luke Palmer masterfully captures the intricate dynamics of teenage friendship in this compelling tale of misadventure, resentment and reconciliation.

Biggest goes first – always. That’s one of the unspoken rules of Kiln, the forbidden wasteland where Sam and his mates hang out. So when Sam comes up with a plan to go sledging on the rust-ridden bonnet of a rotting car, he goes first. To show the others how it’s done.

His mates aren’t so keen. But there’s no complaining. No backing down. Those are the other rules of Kiln. Even when they lead to disaster.

Will their friendship survive the wreckage that follows, or is it time for the rules to be changed?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

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