Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out
their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together
to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure
for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent
Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin
Dean.
When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they
instantly dislike each other.
William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.
His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adopted
him as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it.
Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily to
her. She's moved after her parents' divorce - but she's convinced
she won't be staying long because they'll definitely get
back together...
But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started
seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one
side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance
of splitting up their dads... Let the sabotage commence!
"You are an inspiration!" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton
A heartfelt story filled with funny, energetic pranks and antics!
Sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption,
blended families and the unshakeable love between a father and
his son
Ian Eagleton is the author of the novels Glitter Boy
and The Boy Who Cried Ghost, and his picture book Nen and
the Lonely Fisherman won the Polari Children's and YA Prize
2022
Praise for Glitter Boy:
"Poignant, defiantly fabulous story" - Guardian
"A nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy
and love" - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark
"An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity,
and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for group
discussion." - Empathy Lab
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Ian is 35 years old and is the director of The Reading Realm. He is also a content creator and resource writer for various educational organisations, including The Literacy Shed and Authorfy. Ian has taught in primary schools for 13 years and during this time has been a member of the senior management team, a phase leader, and literacy co-ordinator. Ian has
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