Daniel's Uncle

Martin Smith

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Description ‘Daniel’s Uncle’ is a Middle Grade children’s book that adults will also enjoy, is the story of a thirteen-year-old boy whose parents are tragically killed in a skiing accident. He ends up spending his summer holidays at an uncle’s in Scotland on the banks of Loch Ness. His uncle is a bit eccentric but extremely clever and Daniel slowly begins to enjoy his time there. He discovers more and more out about his uncle and thus a mad adventure begins where he finds a lost City, a nineteenth-century explorer, an alien race and the joys of technology. The blend of whimsical adventures with underlying themes of personal growth and healing makes the story both engaging and emotionally resonant. Daniel’s life will never be the same again as he finds his brain gaining untold powers!

Disponibile da: 23/12/2024.

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