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Carl Pearce

Explores the vibrancy and diversity of city life through gritty, yet child-friendly illustrations that are beautifully atmospheric and evocative

Pearce's manga-style art shows grungy urban scenes honestly

An original and thought-provoking story that explores the issue of asylum seekers in a truly engaging way

Beautifully illustrated by Carl Pearce, with a resonating message that will encourage children to want to ask questions

When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.<br/>
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A simple, moving story which is the perfect way to gently open discussion around the refugee crisis.

The Silence Seeker

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Explores the vibrancy and diversity of city life through gritty, yet child-friendly illustrations that are beautifully atmospheric and evocative

Pearce's manga-style art shows grungy urban scenes honestly

An original and thought-provoking story that explores the issue of asylum seekers in a truly engaging way

Explores the vibrancy and diversity of city life through gritty, yet child-friendly illustrations that are beautifully atmospheric and evocative

Pearce's manga-style art shows grungy urban scenes honestly

An original and thought-provoking story that explores the issue of asylum seekers in a truly engaging way

Explores the vibrancy and diversity of city life through gritty, yet child-friendly illustrations that are beautifully atmospheric and evocative

Pearce's manga-style art shows grungy urban scenes honestly

An original and thought-provoking story that explores the issue of asylum seekers in a truly engaging way

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