Other editions of book Owen and the Soldier

A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park. Only Owen understands how important he is. At home, Owen and his mum are struggling and there's nobody he can talk to. Hidden away in the park, Owen feels free to be himself. When the war-weary soldier is listening, his worries slip away. But nobody else cares about the soldier, and the town council want to tear him down. Owen's the only one who can save him but can he find the courage to speak up before it's too late? A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Owen and his mum are struggling. It's just the two of them at home now and they're finding it difficult to ask for the help they need.When Owen discovers a crumbling stone soldier in the local park, it feels like he finally has someone he can talk to about his worries. But the town council can't see how important the soldier is and they want to remove him.Owen's scared that he'll be left on his own again, but can he find the courage he needs to save the soldier before it's too late? A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy.