The Dad Trap by Eagleton, Ian

Description

Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out

their dads are dating each other – and are forced to work together

to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure

for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent

Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin

Dean.

When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they

instantly dislike each other.

William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.

His home life is safe and predictable – just him and Dad, who adopted

him as a solo parent – and that’s how William likes it.

Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily to

her. She’s moved after her parents’ divorce – but she’s convinced

she won’t be staying long because they’ll definitely get

back together…

But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started

seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one

side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance

of splitting up their dads… Let the sabotage commence!

‘You are an inspiration!’ – Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton

A heartfelt story filled with funny, energetic pranks and antics!

Sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption,

blended families and the unshakeable love between a father and

his son

Ian Eagleton is the author of the novels Glitter Boy

and The Boy Who Cried Ghost, and his picture book Nen and

the Lonely Fisherman won the Polari Children’s and YA Prize

2022

Praise for Glitter Boy:

‘Poignant, defiantly fabulous story’ – Guardian

‘A nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy

and love’ – Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark

‘An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity,

and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for group

discussion.’ – Empathy Lab