Archie Nolan - Family Detective
Open Archie’s secret diary and join him and his friends on an action-packed adventure to find out what family really means.
Written with 8-12 year olds in mind, this junior chapter book explores themes of difference, friendship, connection and family. The story includes the following topics: genetic half siblings, known donors, anonymous donors, donors who are not known but will be identifiable at some point in the child’s life. As well as a murder mystery involving a vampire (of course!).
Open Archie’s secret diary and join him and his friends on an action-packed adventure to find out what family really means.
Written with 8-12 year olds in mind, this junior chapter book explores themes of difference, friendship, connection and family. The story includes the following topics: genetic half siblings, known donors, anonymous donors, donors who are not known but will be identifiable at some point in the child’s life. As well as a murder mystery involving a vampire (of course!).
Open Archie’s secret diary and join him and his friends on an action-packed adventure to find out what family really means.
Written with 8-12 year olds in mind, this junior chapter book explores themes of difference, friendship, connection and family. The story includes the following topics: genetic half siblings, known donors, anonymous donors, donors who are not known but will be identifiable at some point in the child’s life. As well as a murder mystery involving a vampire (of course!).
For younger children 8-10yrs the publisher recommends that parents read the book first themselves so they are aware of the content, but that would probably be a good idea for all parents whatever your child’s age. The book is a conversation starter, and includes some topics that might need more exploration with parents (as listed in the main blurb). Because the subject matter is quite deep the book can also be given to teenagers who might find it really interesting, even though the format is a little young for them and the main characters are 11 years old. You might want to explain your reasons for buying it for them, so that is clear.
The main characters are in a heterosexual couple family and a solo mum family. The book contains characters in a variety of families (heterosexual couples, single women, same sex couples) conceived by different donation types (including sperm, egg, double and embryo donation).
Author: Beverley Ward
Audience age: 8-12 years
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Donor Conception Network (11 July 2019)
ISBN-10 : 1910222224
ISBN-13 : 978-1910222225
