"A beautifully told story of a surprise friendship."
Interest Age 9+ Reading Age 8
Judy Garland loves Boo’s garden and that is the start of a beautiful (and beautifully described) friendship.
Judy Garland is in fact narrator Hayley’s cat and Boo – Lillian to use her real name – is her elderly neighbour. Hayley has seen Boo through her window, has heard the neighbourhood gossip about how she won’t sell her house, leaving it standing alone, the rest of its row demolished, but when the two get to know one another (thanks to Judy Garland), they discover they have an awful lot in common.
For all its drama – family tragedy, Hollywood stars, tense misunderstandings – this story describes with insight, tenderness and humour the gradual development of a very special inter-generational relationship.
Written for Barrington Stoke, its short length and special features make it ideal for dyslexic and reluctant readers, but it’s a story to be enjoyed and savoured by anyone.
Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr.
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Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr. Hayley is furious that her beloved cat, Judy Garland, keeps sneaking off to the garden of the weird old lady across the street.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Last House in the Row and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Last House in the Row features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Romance / Relationship Stories, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 9+, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 11+, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Last House in the Row was written by Lesley Parr and published by Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Last House in the Row has 104 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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