CLOSING MARCH

Mick's grandpa is dying. Using an extraordinary gift, Mick is able to see his grandpa's life in mind pictures. Gradually, he understands the terrible fear Grandpa had to overcome when he became a miner, and through his paintings, Mick helps him exorcise that fear and pain. A powerful story with strong boy appeal. An accessible slice of social history with great relevance to the National Curriculum. A new title in the Mammoth Contents series for older readers.