By Ian Eagleton (author)
"A heartfelt story that sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption, blended families and the unshakeable love between a father and his son."
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Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin Dean.
When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other.
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William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school. His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adopted him as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it.
Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily to her. She's moved after her parents' divorce - but she's convinced she won't be staying long because they'll definitely get back together...
But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance of splitting up their dads... Let the sabotage commence!
Sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption, blended families and the unshakeable love between a father and his son.
"You are an inspiration!" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton
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When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other. William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Dad Trap and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Dad Trap features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Funny, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, PSHE: Family Issues, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
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The Dad Trap was written by Ian Eagleton and published by Scholastic
The Dad Trap has 361 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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