Minnie is fascinated by the unusual Briggsy, who arrives in town with the fair. This is a sparkling, intelligent story about growing up, friendship and learning what's important in life. Barrington Stoke specialises in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
Born in Edinburgh, Isla Dewar now lives in Fife with her husband, a cartoonist, and two sons. Her first novel, Keeping Up with Magda, published in 1995, has been followed by a string of bestsellers.