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Newest Review: ... or will they give in to his demands for an easy life? Timothy Gedge would be described by some as a loner; a 15 year old boy ... more

 ... with few friends who spends his time wandering the streets of Dynmouth in his yellow jeans and jacket. Timothy desperately tries to belong yet his lack of social skills means that he is seen as a freak by kids and adults alike. His strange behaviours include attending funerals of strangers and spending his evenings peering into the windows of his neighbours. Dynmouth is full of quirky characters, there's Mr Featherstone the vicar with his young wife and unruly twin daughters; the retired army colonel who goes for ...more

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Crowned ReviewThe Children Of Dynmouth- William Trevor: Mad, bad or sad? (552 words)
by - written on 04/09/11 (Very useful, 93 readings)
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The village of Dynmouth sits on the coast of England, it seems like a sleepy little town which is an ideal place to bring up a family or spend your retirement. Fifteen year old Timothy Gedge spends his free time aimlessly wandering around the town and takes a keen interest in what the villagers get up to. When he plans to put on an act at the summer fete he needs some help to get together props and materials so turns to the community for help. When his requests for help fall on deaf ears he works out that the only way to get what he wants is to resort to blackmail. It seems that the good people of Dynmouth have some skeletons in the closet but will Timothy reveal all or .  Read the complete review

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