The Great Harlequin Grim

Glenn Jackson is thirteen and has moved with his father from Burnley to Torbeck in the Lake District. His Mum has not come with them and Glenn's father is avoiding Glenn's questions. From the moment Glenn meets Laura, quiet and overshadowed by her vindictive adoptive sister, he is bewitched.Harlequin is a seven-foot eighteen-year-old living rough in an abandoned shack, disguising himself behind clown's make-up and an old felt hat and hiding in terror whenever the fighter jets have practice runs over Torbeck. When Harlequin rescues Glenn from falling into the old slate mine the two form an unusual friendship and Glenn comes closer to discovering the secret that Harlequin is running away from.

About the author

Gareth Thompson was born in northern England in 1964. After graduating from the London College of Printing he has worked for United Newspapers, directed performing arts for adults with learning difficulties, worked as Deputy Editor for Whatsonstage.com and as a sub-editor at the Press Association. The Great Harlequin Grim is his first novel for children.

Summary

When Harlequin rescues Glenn from falling into the old slate mine the two form an unusual friendship and Glenn comes closer to discovering the secret that Harlequin is running away from.

Product details

• Authors: Gareth Thompson, Thompson Gareth
• Publisher: Random House Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.10.2013
• EAN: 9781909531017
• ISBN: 978-1-909531-01-7
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Poverty & Homelessness