Under the Skin

(Paperback, New Third edition)

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At last, Omar's family are safe and have somewhere to live. But life in a new country isn't easy and life on the estate is proving even harder thanks to Sam. Sam's always there - in Omar's tower block, in his class, and in his face. He wants to push Omar around, but Omar's not giving up on his new life and he's ready to push back.A beautifully repackaged edition of this pertinant and multi-layered tale of resilience in the face of prejudice.

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"A short, easy to read book that manages to tell quite a complex story in a ways that's easy to understand" -- Thoughts About Books, Blog
"Short chapters, strong characters who learn to unite and descriptive illustrations make this a compelling read. A realistic story, reflective of our modern world" -- Parents in Touch

Author Bio

CATHERINE MACPHAIL is the award-winning author of over thirty books for children including Run Zan Run and Roxy's Baby. She has won numerous awards including the Scottish Children's Book Award which she has won twice.