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Confident Readers / Finn Jones Was Here

Finn Jones Was Here

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At Finn’s funeral, grieving best friend Eric receives a message from beyond the grave – and it must be because this is Finn’s biggest prank ever, faking his own death! As Eric follows Finn’s cryptic instructions for various challenges, he goes down memory lane and through a scavenger hunt that will change him for ever.

ISBN: 9780702303647 Author: Green,Simon, James Publisher: Scholastic Publication Date: 11th May 2023 Imprint: Scholastic Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 273 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Ages 5-12 / Code: B Category: Confident Readers Subjects: Childr, Children's / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children's / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: death & bereavement, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Emotions, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Friends & friendship issues, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Self-awareness & self-esteem, Children's gift books, Narrative theme: Coming of age

 

One of Sunday Times’ best children’s books for summer 2023

A funny, heartbreaking story about life and loss, and making every second count.

Eric’s best friend, Finn Jones, was the world’s biggest prankster. Now Eric can’t believe Finn’s not here anymore. …Or is he?

Eric seems to be getting messages from beyond the grave, and as he follows Finn’s wild, cryptic instructions, his hope grows that he’ll find Finn laughing at the end.

The journey also brings memories – and a truth that seems impossible to accept.

  • Simon James Green is the award-winning author of books like Sleepover Takeover and The Life of Riley: Beginner’s Luck, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize.
  • This story blends hilarity with heart, perfect for fans of books by Helen Rutter, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ben Bailey Smith and Ross Welford.
  • Hilarious illustrations throughout by Jennifer Jamieson

 

PRAISE FOR SIMON’S MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKS

Sleepover Takeover

“This is a fantastically funny, exciting, unexpected, and sometimes touching, mystery thriller” BookTrust

“A funny madcap mystery adventure perfect for fans of Danny Wallace’s THE DAY THE SCREENS WENT BLANK or Charlie Higson’s WORST. HOLIDAY. EVER.” LoveReading 4 Kids

Life Of Riley: Beginner’s Luck

“This funny, gentle story is packed with snappy humour and hilarious characters.” BookTrust

“Though the laughs are sustained from start to finish, there is some depth to the drama in Life of Riley, too. The characterisation is original and refreshing.” Books For Keeps

“This funny, gentle story is packed with snappy humour and hilarious characters. You can’t help but love Riley, a brilliant, witty, world-weary kid and long-suffering underdog. There’s a lovely message about being grateful for all the things that you have and for appreciating the people who support you, no matter what. Perfect for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans or children about to start secondary school, though there’s a lot of fun to be had for grown ups here too.” LoveReading 4 Kids

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