Rainbow Boots

Denzil doesn't have a pair of Rainbow Boots like his classmates. He pretends they're being customized, but it leads to a web of lies. Is the hassle worth it? Rainbow Boots is a humorous school comedy by Chris Powling, aimed at struggling and reluctant readers aged 9+ with dyslexia. The book is printed on tinted paper with a dyslexia-friendly font and has a manageable length and reading age.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 64 pages
\n Publication date: 07 February 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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All the kids in school have a pair of Rainbow Boots – well, all of them except Denzil! So he pretends that his are being customised and soon he s trapped in a web of lies. But are the Rainbow Boots really worth all this hassle?

A hilarious school comedy from popular writer Chris Powling with illustrations from the brilliant Jim Field. Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, Rainbow Boots is aimed at readers aged 9+ and has a manageable length (64 pages) and reading age (7+). Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

Denzil, the school's resident outcast, is the only kid without a pair of Rainbow Boots. To fit in, he pretends that his boots are being customised, hoping to avoid the ridicule of his peers. However, his lies quickly spiral out of control, and he finds himself trapped in a web of deceit.

At first, Denzil's scheme seems to work. He impresses his friends with his supposed custom boots, and even manages to score a date with the popular girl, Emily. But as the days go by, his lies become more intricate, and he starts to believe his own stories.

Meanwhile, the school's principal, Mr. Smith, becomes suspicious of Denzil's behaviour. He notices that Denzil's grades have been declining, and he starts to investigate. What he discovers is shocking: Denzil has been lying to everyone about his boots, and he has no intention of buying them.

As Denzil's web of lies unravels, he faces the consequences of his actions. His friends turn against him, and Emily breaks up with him. He is also caught by Mr. Smith, who punishes him severely.

But through it all, Denzil learns a valuable lesson about honesty and integrity. He realizes that the Rainbow Boots are not worth the hassle of pretending to have them, and that true friends will accept him for who he is.

In the end, Denzil is able to rebuild his relationships with his friends and family, and he learns to be true to himself. Rainbow Boots may have been a source of embarrassment for him, but it ultimately led him to a greater understanding of himself and the importance of honesty.

This hilarious school comedy from Chris Powling is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast. It is a story that will resonate with readers of all ages, and it teaches valuable lessons about honesty, integrity, and the importance of being true to oneself.

\n Weight: 100g\n
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 3 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472960795\n \n