Uncle Bumpo
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July's front cover features the hardback version of Paula Danziger's Thames Doesn't Rhyme with James, using an illustration by Joe Csatari. The book is published by Heinemann and we're grateful to them for their help. For further details see the Authorgraph interview with Paula Danziger.
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Uncle Bumpo
Illustrated by Toni Goffe
When 10-year-old Penny's Uncle Bumpo comes into her life for the first time, he appears generous and charming. Her parents' scepticism about whether his sticky fingers have really changed is surprising and a little upsetting. There's real pathos as Penny's regard for her Uncle deepens and is then shattered by a despicable act of crookedness she witnesses with her own eyes, and Bumpo realises, too late, the extent and value of Penny's trust and affection. The tragedy and denouement are quite credible due to the powerful creation of Penny, Bumpo and other characters in this fine story.
