The Kite and Caitlin
The Kite and Caitlin
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The Kite and Caitlin

Written by Roger McGough & illustrated by John Prater
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5 - 8
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32
Page count
Jul 13, 1996
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Words and pictures are combined to tackle a very sensitive subject, the death of a child. A kite comes to belong to Caitlin who is seriously ill. She dreams of the day she will get better and fly the kite. This does not happen but her final journey leads them to a place without pain and suffering.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780370323718
    Publication Date
    July 13, 1996
    Publisher
    Random House (UK)
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years

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