Rachel Anderson, ill. Jane Ray |
Barn Owl Books |
1903015707 |
Oct 2007 |
|
Matthew has a deep level of care and respect for his elder brother Ben. He endeavours to protect Ben from the types of assumption and stereotype that he is subjected to by neighbours and his peers. The strength in Anderson’s text lies in its awareness that even the best intentions of his brother Matthew, do not really allow Ben’s skills and abilities to shine through and that accordingly, his departure to a residential school tailored to his needs comes as a liberation. |
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.