The Space We're In (Hardback)
Katya Balen (author), Laura Carlin (illustrator)- Not available
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781526601940
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 386 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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The struggles of those with autism and those who love them in a book with an achingly huggable main character * Kirkus Reviews *
A brave and beautiful book with a big heart. I loved it. * Jenny Downham *
This is a moving, absorbing novel about a pair of brothers - one is autistic, one is not, and I came to love both of them * Joanne Limburg, author of The Autistic Alice *
What Balen captures in Frank's voice is the authentic experience of being ten and facing up to all the difficulties that brings. His story, and that of his family, will live long in the hearts and minds of its readers * A.F. Harrold *
A truly extraordinary book ... It packs a pretty powerful punch but is a beautifully written and ultimately uplifting story with stunning artwork. Warning: you will need tissues * Angels and Urchins *
Laura Carlin's monochrome illustrations combine artistic skill with a childlike element that complements the text * Books for Keeps *
Stunningly beautiful, I cried and smiled my way through this book in turns [...] Katya Balen has captured the sense of wanting to be grown up, but still being a child perfectly. * North Somerset Teacher's Book Awards Blog *
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