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Read Time: ~1.3 hr

Man about the house

by C.A. Plaisted (2012)

About this book

Jeza lives with his mum and teenage sister. His dad is preoccupied with his new girlfriend and toddler daughter. Jeza feels frustrated at the lack of boy's stuff in his life - he needs dad time too. But can he get Dad to listen, and how can he explain that he needs a dad in his life without hurting his mum? A powerfully emotional story, tackling a real social problem with sensitivity and humour.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreMan about the house Lead Character

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