The Unforgotten Coat

By Frank Cottrell Boyce

A stunning magical story of a summer of friendship with darker undertones of the plight of refugees.

Two refugee brothers from Mongolia are determined to fit in with their Liverpool schoolmates, but bring so much of Mongolia to Bootle that their new friend and guide, Julie, is hard-pressed to know truth from fantasy as she recollects a wonderful friendship that was abruptly ended when Chingis and his family were forced to return to Mongolia. Told with the humour, warmth and brilliance of detail which characterizes Frank Cottrell Boyce's writing, this magical and compelling story is enriched by stunning and atmospheric Polaroid photos.

Categories: Fiction

For readers aged: 9+

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  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781406333855
  • Published: 01 Sep 2011
  • Price: £10.00
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  • Size: 208 x 162 mm
  • Pages: 112

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'Illustrated with captivating photographs, this is a treasure in itself.' Daily Mail

'A gem of a story by award-winning author' Guardian

'A superb piece of storytelling by a master hand. Based on an actual case of immigrant children who were snatched by authorities, it is funny, mysterious and exciting in turns, and told with a sure lightness of touch, much compassion and without an iota of false sentiment.”' Carousel

'funny, original and moving . . . a joy to read.' The Independent

'Sprinkled wit wonder and a bit of magic, this is a hard-hitting story aout the cruelty of the immigration system...Funny, well-observed, kind and warm-hearted, it's a story that will influence thinking.' Guardian

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