June 2014 Book of the Month - Interest Age Teen Reading Age 7+
Award-winning David Almond briefly tells a story which packs a big punch. Locally, known as the Bad Lads the boys from Felling are not really bad – just football mad and a bit cheeky and mischief- making. But, led by Joe who is older and whom they much admire, they begin to do nasty hurtful things. When new boy, Klaus Vogel from East Germany turns up, he shows the Bad Lads the importance of thinking for themselves.
One boy’s courage leads the lads to break free. An excellent and easy-to-read story.
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
When a German refugee moves to a small English town in the aftermath of World War II, he is an outsider. The gang decide to take Klaus under their wing, but their increasingly hateful pranks under the leadership of new lad Joe cause Klaus to question their actions. A powerful and emotive tale about standing up to bullies.
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When a German refugee moves to a small English town in the aftermath of World War II, he is an outsider. The gang decide to take Klaus under their wing, but their increasingly hateful pranks under the leadership of new lad Joe cause Klaus to question their actions.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads was written by David Almond and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd