Jake in the Middle

About this book

Jake is the middle child in a loving Black British family. He lives in a bustling, mid-terrace house on Maple Street, with Mum, Dad, assertive big sister Ellie and lively little brother Sam. Grandpa is never far away, as he has his own flat in the basement, and shares in many of Jake’s adventures. 

This delightful, illustrated chapter book features four interlinked tales, which can also be enjoyed as standalone stories. In the first tale, Sam takes a shine to Jake’s brand-new trainers; next, Jake puts his fishing rod to excellent use on a trip to the city farm; the third story explores Jake’s conflicting emotions when he ‘borrows’ Ellie’s treasured fossil for his school project; and finally, Grandpa treats them all to a demonstration of his cricket skills.  

These light-hearted stories centre around familiar situations from everyday life and are sure to delight and engage young readers. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this collection is the first in a new series, ideal for children who are transitioning to independent reading.