The Last House in the Row

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Pub Date 10 Apr 2025 | Archive Date 19 Dec 2024

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Description

Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr.

Hayley is furious that her beloved cat, Judy Garland, keeps sneaking off to the garden of the weird old lady across the street. Lillian, or Boo, as Hayley calls her, hasn’t left her house for years, not since the council came up with their plan to knock down the row of houses to make way for a new development.

Everyone in the street dismisses Lillian as an eccentric old woman, but when Hayley is forced to get to know her, an unlikely bond develops between them and Hayley learns the real reason behind Lillian’s reluctance to move.

But when a misunderstanding threatens their friendship, Hayley must use all of her ingenuity to repair it.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr.

Hayley is furious that her...


A Note From the Publisher

Award-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

Award-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...


Advance Praise

"A tender, moving story that really touches the heart. Absolutely beautiful." ― Eloise Williams

"Lesley Parr’s family and small community settings always have such a timeless, classic feel. I loved the relationship that grows between feisty Hayley and her elderly neighbour … an accessible and appealing story of mutual understanding and kindness between generations." ― Hilary McKay

"Told with equal amounts of humour and heart, this wonderful story of unexpected understanding and new-found friendship leaves the reader glowing and grinning inside. A perfectly polished gem of a story and feel-good hit." ― Keith Gray

"The Last House in the Row is a moving and compelling story of the unlikely friendship that grows between an elderly woman and a young girl when they discover that they have more in common than they thought … This is a story that will stay with you." ― Helen Peters

"A tender, moving story that really touches the heart. Absolutely beautiful." ― Eloise Williams

"Lesley Parr’s family and small community settings always have such a timeless, classic feel. I loved...


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ISBN 9780008680701
PRICE £7.99 (GBP)

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