{"product_id":"2940150323919","title":"Rusty and Friends","description":"Sitting beside his mother on the back seat of the old bus, Rusty pressed his freckled nose flat against the coolness of the window, and felt the familiar sense of relief sweep over him as the bus lumbered away from the grim prison walls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRusty is a sensitive boy who is dismayed to learn that the father he loves is a thief. Supported by two friends, Willie and a West Indian boy Sylvester, he endures the taunts of the tough children at his school. His affection for his father never falters and when his father becomes involved in a prison escape against his will, he learns that his father can also be a hero. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWillie is also involved in several misguided attempts to remove his grandmother from an old people’s home, with Rusty and Sylvester lending a helping hand where they can! The three friends also come up with a plan to break down Sylvester’s grandparents’ prejudice against his white mother, but will it be effective? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRusty and Friends is a trio of stories that deal with a variety of social issues, including mixed race, the elderly and children with a parent in prison. It is a engaging book about family, friends and childhood that will be enjoyed by children aged 9 and up.","brand":"Matador Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080063729904,"sku":"2940150323919","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940150323919_p0.jpg?v=1763742674","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940150323919","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}