By Ben Morley (author) , Carl Pearce (illustrator)
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When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.
A simple, moving story which is the perfect way to gently open discussion around the refugee crisis.
Explores the vibrancy and diversity of city life through gritty, yet child-friendly illustrations that are beautifully atmospheric and evocative - Booktrust Best Book Guide
Pearce's manga-style art shows grungy urban scenes honestly - Publishers Weekly
An original and thought-provoking story that explores the issue of asylum seekers in a truly engaging way - Child Education Plus
A touching book -- Alison Walsh - Independent on Sunday
Beautifully illustrated by Carl Pearce, with a resonating message that will encourage children to want to ask questions - Bournemouth Daily Echo
Ben Morley has been teaching for 10 years and has worked all over the world, from Poland to Borneo, China to Islington. He is now living and working in Singapore and feels like staying put for a while at least. He is married with a family and loves football, snakes and going on adventures. The Silence Seeker was his first book for children.
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When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Silence Seeker and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Silence Seeker features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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The Silence Seeker was written by Ben Morley and published by Tamarind Books an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
The Silence Seeker has 32 pages
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