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by Steve Cole; Oriol Vidal (Illustrator)

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The true cost of the tin that goes into our electronic devices is revealed in this striking and gripping story from the bestselling author of Young Bond.

Mining for tin in deep, dangerous trenches is the only life that Tono has ever known. Worked to the brink of exhaustion each day, his only escape is in the precious moments when he reads his dad's old comics. In a world of heroes and superpowers, he can forget the terrifying mining pits. But an underwater avalanche, a glimpse of something bright red in the sandy seabed, and a canny sidekick are about to transform Tono's life forever ... Fate collides with a stark reality in this truly unique and unforgettable story. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

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Mining for tin in deep, dangerous trenches is the only life that Tono has ever
known. Worked to the brink of exhaustion each day by his unforgiving uncle,
Tono's only escape is when he reads his dad's old comics. In a world of heroes and superpowers, he can forget the terrifying mining pits. But an underwater avalanche, a glimpse of something bright red in the sandy seabed, and a canny sidekick are about to transform Tono's life for ever ...

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  • Title Tin Boy
  • Author Steve Cole; Oriol Vidal (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 120
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Barrington Stoke
  • ISBN 9781781128725 / 1781128723
  • Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 in (19.81 x 12.95 x 1.27 cm)
  • Age range 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Asian - General
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction

About the author

Steve Cole is a bestselling children's author. His various book series include Z. Rex, Thieves Like Us, Doctor Who, the three million copy selling Young Bond series. In other careers he has worked as an editor of books and magazines for readers of all ages. Steve lives in Aylesbury.

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