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McQuoid, Judith

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224 pp. | Little Island | June, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9781915071637 $17.99
(3) 4-6 Thirteen-year-old Davy bonds with his wealthy employer’s son, Clive “Jacks” Lewis, but their friendship is tested as Jacks attends boarding school and Davy labors in the shipyards. With Jacks’ encouragement, Davy pursues drawing, which improves his station in life. Set in 1908 Belfast, this fictionalized account of C. S. Lewis’s childhood offers a memorable exploration of friendship, creativity, and class. Lyrical, immersive writing beautifully evokes the era. Informative frontmatter explores Lewis’s Irish background, enriching the historical context.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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