When the odd new kid at school turns out to be his cousin, Kieran feels embarrassed and resentful. But how far will he let the bullying go? Eleven-year-old Kieran wants to be part of the in group at school. He wants to be on the soccer team. He wants to fit in. But then his weird cousin Bon turns up, both at school and at home. Bon kws thing about fitting in, with his long blond braid, babyish hand-knit hat, and funny, precise voice. Bon doesn t play sports, and he likes to draw imaginary maps with stories about Bon the Crusader and Kieran the Brave. He s an easy target for teasing, and Kieran has little patience for him. Even more irritating, Bon s only friend is the other new kid, a cool girl named Julia who wears cowboy boots and has a confidence that fascinates Kieran. What could she and Bon possibly have in common? With unflinching honesty, My Cousin s Keeper takes on childhood jealousy, family secrets, and unexpected kindness.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Candlewick Press,U.S.
ISBN-10
0763662798
ISBN-13
9780763662790
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209191225
Product Key Features
Author
Professor of Informatics Simon French
Format
Sewn,Paper over Boards,With Dust Jacket, Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Children's Fiction
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Cambrudge, Ma
Author Biography
Simon French published his first novel while he was still in high school. He has since written several novels and picture books that have won a number of awards. An elementary-school teacher, Simon French lives in Australia.