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In Michael Morpurgo’s children’s novel, Toby Jenkins navigates the challenges of a boarding school life with the help of an unusual new boy who insists he is Jesus. Their friendship offers Toby comfort and a fresh perspective, making the often rigid school routine more tolerable. Nevertheless, the novel also explores moments of conflict as the boys from town clash with the students, creating tension and testing the bonds that form within the school walls.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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