7+years
Jake in the Middle
Author: Michael CatchpoolIllustrator: ShanaramaFour entertaining stories by former headteacher Michael Catchpool entwine Jake’s busy home and school life. Stories include a class trip to the museum and a daring rescue at the city farm! Lively, greyscale illustrations add to the fun in the first book in a new series about a mixed-heritage British extended family. There’s family life mayhem galore for emerging readers as they explore sibling relationships through the lens of middle child, Jake.
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- Shanarama is an award-winning illustrator
- Own Voice
- Black representation
- Diverse cast
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Challenges gender stereotypes
- Disabled representation