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When two unexpected Mongolian brothers arrive in a sixth‑grade classroom in the Liverpool town of Bootle, 10‑year‑old Julie becomes their friend and cultural guide. She helps them navigate school customs—including uniforms and soccer—while introducing them to British slang and everyday life. The story follows the brothers’ adjustment and the bonds they form as they learn to fit into a new community.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Frank Cottrell Boyce
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