The first in a funny and lively new chapter book series – Maple Street.
Written for first readers, about a Black British extended family – Jake, older sister Ellie, little brother Sam, Mum, Dad and Grandad, all living in Maple Street. Jake in the Middle has four delightful interlinked stories about home and school life – Shoes, Shoes, Shoes! where naughty Sam runs off with Jake’s new trainers; Catch of the Day, where a favourite toy falls into the pigsty at the city farm; The Class Museum, featuring a special fossil Jake ‘borrowed’ from Ellie’s bedroom; and All Fall Down, where Grandpa displays his amazing cricket skills.
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Jake in the Middle 9781915659880 Paperback
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Jake in the Middle
What a delightful book! The grandchildren all love it and can identify with the cheeky children who all look like themselves and their friends. Captivating look at current home and school situations. Well Done. More like this please!
- Authors:
- Catchpool, Michael
- Year Published:
- 2026
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- Illustrations Note:
- Illustrations, black and white
- ISBN:
- 9781915659880
- Number of Pages:
- 96
- Publication Date:
- 08/01/2026
- Publisher:
- Otter-Barry Books
- Language:
- English
- Series:
- Maple Street
- Place of Publication:
- Hereford
- SKU:
- 9781915659880