Series A-Titles and Main Characters - A New Man Mr Hussain - A Friend

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A character-focused narrative presents a sequence of “Series” title lists alongside the introduction of recurring figures such as Mr Hussain, Howard Davenport, and Danny Davenport. The excerpt then shifts into a first-person visit to Hussain’s corner shop, followed by dialogue about business and recovery after difficult times. It describes preparing to take Danny into town, buying small gifts, observing Danny’s quiet fear when leaving home, and learning about his school life and interests on the bus.

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Reading Time31 min

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Series A-Titles and Main Characters

Series B-Titles and Main Characters

Series C-Titles and Main Characters

Narrative: Visit, Dialogue, and Town Trip

ANewMan I11 府控户 MikeWilson # Series A-Titles and Main Characters Mr Hussain A New Man Mr Hussain A Friend Howard DavenportDanny Davenport in Need Jan Mrs Butler Lonely Hearts Len CraddockDennis The AccidentHoward Davenport # Series B-Titles and Main Characters The VictimJanDazzRobert WarnerSlimMr HussainLong TimeDennisRun AwayDanny DavenportNo SeeLesleyLee Warner MaryMr Hussain # Series C-Titles and Main Characters A New LifeMaggie DempseyCrashLee WarnerMr DempseyRobert WarnerMr HussainMr HussainYou Win Some Danny DavenportThe BabyDaleJordanVal DavenportJanDale Jordan SwanValley LisraryTel:01322623115Fax:61322623113 CexCus33们erSevcesc K 0 了税 y 28.62Books should be returmed or renewed by thelast date stamped above WIL EDUCATION &LIBRARIES Awarded for excellenceto Arts &Libraries C151276486 C151276486 428.62 I popped in to Hussain’s,the corner shop,on my way back home. "Morning Hussain.How's business?"“Oh,can't complain,Howard,”Hussain said. He was just the same. It was like I'd never been away.At least someone round hereseemed pleased to see me! How are you keeping?”Hussain asked. "Well,I think we're over the worst,Hussain,"I said."It's been very hard,as you know,with Val and me....But right now,I'′m hoping that’s all behind us.” "I’m very glad to hear it,Howard!" "I've popped in,Hussain..."I went on."I'’m on my way.back to the house. I’m off to see the boy…we're going in to town...I thought I'd get him a few sweets..Just a little treat for the lad..” "That's very nice,Howard.He will like that!" “What sort of sweets does he like,Hussain? I dare say you know him better than I do by now.Just give us a bag of the sort he likes…” When I went to pick him up,he wasn't ready,and I had to go in and wait for him. His mother just stood there,arms folded,saying nothing,as usual Her look was enough. She looked like there was a bad smellaround the place,and she couldn't quite get rid of it. She could be like that. The last few times,when I went there,she had been better.Happy,in a quiet sort of way. But today,it was just like the bad old days. She just said:"Danny,get your coat.Your father's here!"and went back into the kitchen. When I left the house with him,he didn’t go and say goodbye. He didn't look back,and he didn't say anything. But when I picked him up to run for the bus outside Hussain's,he held on for dear life. "Have you missed me,Danny?"I said softly in his ear. But he just squeezed harderwith his thin little arms and legs,and pushed his face deeperinto my shoulder On the bus, I asked him about school.Slowly,he began to talk. Yes,school was okay. Yes,he still liked his new teacher.No,the work wasn't too hard. No,he didn't get bullied.His friends were nice. He did like football,but he wasn't in the school team yet. Yes,he still had the footballI gave him for his birthday. Every time I saw Danny,we went into town. I wanted to buy him things,so he wouldn't forget me,until he saw me again. It's stupid,really, and I couldn't afford it -not with the payments to Danny's mother-but I wanted to. I suppose I wanted to give him the thingsI never gave him before. In town, I bought him a baseball capand a T-shirt. I knew he needed shoes,So we went into a shopto get him some trainers. I let him choose: "Just get whatever you like,son.Don't worry about the price.” I stood back and left him to it. But he just stood there,looking lost and smallin the middle of the busy shop. He touched a few shoes, picked at them with his finger nail,but he couldn't decide.

FAQs

Who are the main characters introduced in the Series A list?

The text highlights Mr Hussain, Howard Davenport, and Danny Davenport as central figures, along with additional names appearing in the series titles.

What does Howard do on his way home in the opening scene?

Howard stops by Hussain’s corner shop and speaks with Hussain about business and how things have been going.

How does Danny react when Howard takes him into town?

Danny initially does not say goodbye and looks and feels distressed; later on the bus he talks about school slowly and shares details about teachers, friends, and football.

Sep 21, 2026

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