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6+years

The Great Food Bank Heist

Author: Onjali Q. RaufIllustrator: Elisa Paganelli

When donations destined for the local food bank are stolen, Nelson and his Breakfast Club friends are determined to find the thief. An important book about the realities of food poverty, told from a child’s perspective. A dyslexia friendly format and black and white illustrations make this an enjoyable, accessible read.

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  • Blue Peter Book Award winner 2019
  • Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner 2019
  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Class/socio-economic diversity
  • Single parent
  • Diverse cast