ISBN: 9781876819842

Real Guns confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war—past and present—on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. H… mais…

Real Guns confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war—past and present—on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. He finds a loaded pistol hidden under his parents' bed, with nearly tragic consequences.The close call prompts his father to explain to Jon why he needs to keep the gun, forging a much closer bond between father and son, and emphasising the need for parents to talk to their children about issues affec Real Guns confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of warpast and presenton returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. He finds a loaded pistol hidden under his parents' bed, with nearly tragic consequences.The close call prompts his father to explain to Jon why he needs to keep the gun, forging a much closer bond between father and son, and emphasising the need for parents to talk to their children about issues affecting their safety.Patrick Murphy's stunning illustrations are a perfect complement to Reiter's timeless story, allowing younger readers to better understand why guns are at once a necessary part of contemporary life but also a danger when they get into the wrong hands.See the review from Education Queensland below for the book's relevance to school curricula.This important book is also available in German and Spanish editions. eBooks / Fremdsprachige eBooks / Englische eBooks / Kinder- & Jugendbücher, IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)<

ISBN: 9781876819842

Paperback, [PU: Interactive Publications], Real Guns confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war-past and present-on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, lik… mais…

Paperback, [PU: Interactive Publications], Real Guns confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war-past and present-on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. He finds a loaded pistol hidden under his parents' bed, with nearly tragic consequences. The close call prompts his father to explain to Jon why he needs to keep the gun, forging a much closer bond between father and son, and emphasising the need for parents to talk to their children about issues affecting their safety. Patrick Murphy's stunning illustrations are a perfect complement to Reiter's timeless story, allowing younger readers to better understand why guns are at once a necessary part of contemporary life but also a danger when they get into the wrong hands. The book has been Highly Recommended by Education Queensland for its relevance to school curricula dealing with social and family issues., Social Issues<

ISBN: 9781876819842

Confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war - past and present - on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. He find… mais…

Confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war - past and present - on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. He finds a loaded pistol under his parents' bed, with nearly tragic consequences. Ages 10+. Children's & Young Adult Fiction Children's & Young Adult Fiction eBook, IP (Interactive Publications)<

ISBN: 9781876819842

Confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war - past and present - on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. He find… mais…

Confronts the topical issues of gun control and the effects of war - past and present - on returning soldiers and their families. Jon, like many young boys, is fascinated by guns. He finds a loaded pistol under his parents' bed, with nearly tragic consequences. Ages 10+. Sports & Recreation Sports & Recreation eBook, IP (Interactive Publications)<