The Invisible Boy

The Invisible Boy
Alyssa Hollingsworth
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NZ$ 20.99
Our Price:
NZ$ 16.79
Paperback
h193 x 127mm - 336pg
28 Sep 2021
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250791863
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From the author of The Eleventh Trade comes a second novel with a powerful modern message - for readers of 11+.Twelve-year-old Nadia has discovered a new and dangerous secret: she is lonely.Then two things happen that change everything. She meets Eli, who she suspects may be a superhero, and she finds a strange letter under the dried juniper branches.The next day Nadia gathers her courage to take the letter to Eli. But something about Eli's family is very strange. Why doesn't he let her step close to the house? And is her new friend hiding his own secrets?
Both a quest story and a friendship story, this book brings to life the traumatic reality refugee children experience in a world filled with borders and walls. * Kirkus Review *
'A heartwarming story of life as a refugee, about friendship, overcoming tragedy, and an exciting quest. A classic book relevant to the events in the world today.' -- Jess Butterworth, author of RUNNING ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD * Jess Butterworth, author of RUNNING ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD *
When we write stories about cultures other than our own, we listen to people with the life experience. Alyssa Hollingsworth has done more than that - she has lived alongside and befriended people who have shared their stories. I wasn't just introduced to Sami. I was introduced to a whole culture...Readers will cheer Sami on in his quest and cry with him when he shares his worst experiences. A true read for empathy and a great story of our times * Book Murmuration *
This book is thoughtful and poignant, important without ever losing sight of hope ... It's so packed with themes and questions that would also make it a fantastic class book for schools ... It's an incredible debut, and I hope, a future children's classic * Phonetic Mangoes *
I love this book. It is simply written but the genius of it comes in the topic and how it draws children (especially boys) into the story through commonality with the protagonist, and then transports them into a different world ... It's a fantastic choice for helping children who are stuck in rut to read more widely ... A story of survival, love and understanding. By the time I got to the middle, I couldn't put it down * Just Imagine *
Vibrant characters and a lively narrative draw the reader straight into this story * Inis Reading Guide *
Alyssa is American and this is her debut novel. Her sister worked for an NGO in Afghanistan and Alyssa travelled to Afghanistan to spend time with her sister and the Afghan people she works with. Alyssa wrote an award-winning essay about that experience and continues to work with refugees in the USA, helping them to adjust to their new lives.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781250791863
Published: 28 Sep 2021
Published In:
Imprint: Square Fish
Publisher: Square Fish
Format: Paperback
Height: 193mm
Width: 127mm
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 204g
Pages: 336

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