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Big Words
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Pub Date
12 Mar 2026
| Archive Date
26 Dec 2025
Description
Award-winning author Luke Palmer masterfully captures the intricate dynamics of teenage friendship in this compelling tale of misadventure, resentment and reconciliation.
Biggest goes first – always. That’s one of the unspoken rules of Kiln, the forbidden wasteland where Sam and his mates hang out. So when Sam comes up with a plan to go sledging on the rust-ridden bonnet of a rotting car, he goes first. To show the others how it’s done.
His mates aren’t so keen. But there’s no complaining. No backing down. Those are the other rules of Kiln. Even when they lead to disaster.
Will their friendship survive the wreckage that follows, or is it time for the rules to be changed?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.
Award-winning author Luke Palmer masterfully captures the intricate dynamics of teenage friendship in this compelling tale of misadventure, resentment and reconciliation.
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Description
Award-winning author Luke Palmer masterfully captures the intricate dynamics of teenage friendship in this compelling tale of misadventure, resentment and reconciliation.
Biggest goes first – always. That’s one of the unspoken rules of Kiln, the forbidden wasteland where Sam and his mates hang out. So when Sam comes up with a plan to go sledging on the rust-ridden bonnet of a rotting car, he goes first. To show the others how it’s done.
His mates aren’t so keen. But there’s no complaining. No backing down. Those are the other rules of Kiln. Even when they lead to disaster.
Will their friendship survive the wreckage that follows, or is it time for the rules to be changed?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.
A Note From the Publisher
ward-winning Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK’s best writers, expertly edited and produced to ensure they are accessible to all – as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. The company receives wonderful feedback from parents, teachers and librarians every week, who have struggled to find age-appropriate, enjoyable and accessible books for their children. “You have given my children one of the most special gifts ever. To read!” – Parent
ward-winning Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK’s best writers, expertly edited and produced to ensure they are accessible to all – as a quick engaging win for confident...
A Note From the Publisher
ward-winning Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK’s best writers, expertly edited and produced to ensure they are accessible to all – as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. The company receives wonderful feedback from parents, teachers and librarians every week, who have struggled to find age-appropriate, enjoyable and accessible books for their children. “You have given my children one of the most special gifts ever. To read!” – Parent
Advance Praise
Big Words is an intense and compulsive ride. The reader clings on to every twist and turn of Sam's shocking downward spiral. Luke Palmer handles dangerous friendships and male teen troubles with unfailing empathy, making Sam's journey to self-forgiveness feel hard-earned yet hopeful - Keith Gray
Big Words is an intense and compulsive ride. The reader clings on to every twist and turn of Sam's shocking downward spiral. Luke Palmer handles dangerous friendships and male teen troubles with...
Advance Praise
Big Words is an intense and compulsive ride. The reader clings on to every twist and turn of Sam's shocking downward spiral. Luke Palmer handles dangerous friendships and male teen troubles with unfailing empathy, making Sam's journey to self-forgiveness feel hard-earned yet hopeful - Keith Gray
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9780008789848 |
| PRICE |
£7.99 (GBP)
|
Available on NetGalley
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(PDF)
NetGalley Shelf App
(PDF)
Send to Kindle (PDF)
Download (PDF)
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