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Gr 9 Up—Young Tom Proctor (Bretten Lord) lives in the beautiful but economically depressed Yorkshire Dales with his mum, dad, and beloved older brother. When his father dies unexpectedly and his brother joins the army, Tom begins to act out. Skipping school leads to vandalism, which results in a rather humorous but illegal act against the bank that has denied his mother an extension on the mortgage. As part of his punishment, Tom is sentenced to assist the local park ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More