Turbulence (novel) facts for kids

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Turbulence is an exciting children's novel written by Jan Mark. It was published in 2005. This book was even considered for a big award called the Carnegie Medal.

What is Turbulence About?

The story of Turbulence follows a sixteen-year-old girl named Clay. She is getting ready to take her important GCSE exams. Clay lives with her family, who are all quite unique!

Clay's Family and the Mysterious Stranger

Clay has a brother named Jamze. He doesn't talk much and mostly grunts. Her little sister always wants to be the center of attention. Clay enjoys watching Westerns with her dad. Her gran loves scary horror films.

One day, Clay's mum invites a stranger over for dinner. His name is Sandor. He seems very smooth, fancy, and tries hard to be liked.

The "Turbulence" Begins

Slowly, Sandor starts to get involved in the lives of Clay's family and friends. He brings a lot of drama and problems with him. This situation causes a lot of upset and confusion. This is the "turbulence" that the book's title refers to.

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