Swan Boy
Published on 5. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-78074-924-2 (ISBN)
Description
Life isn't easy for Johnny. He is trying to help his mum, he is looking after his little brother and he is going to a new school. Then Liam Clarke starts to bully him and it all begins to get a lot worse. But when Johnny gets some very surprising help from an unexpected source his life takes a dramatic turn.
A magical story about finding your place and having the courage to fly.
A magical story about finding your place and having the courage to fly.
Reviews / Votes
'wonderful, heart felt and beautiful . . . utterly unpredictable' -- Piers Torday, author of <i>The Last Wild</i> 'A complex and beautiful story, though-provoking and well-written'. * <i>Carousel</i> * 'A moving story about grief, resilience and courage'. * Financial Times * 'A tender tale of friendship, loss and fitting in - or not...the main character, Johnny, and his younger brother Mojo, will tug at all heartstrings' * Guardian * 'A beautiful and poignant story about friendship, acceptance and loss. Exquisite characterisation and lots of LEAPING.' * Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher * 'Just finished Swan Boy with a tear in my eye and fireworks in my heart. Tender, funny, wise and just a little bit magical.' -- Piers Torday, author of <i>The Last Wild</i> trilogy 'An incredibly uplifting novel about learning to be yourself. I loved it.' -- Sarah Crossan, author of <i>Apple and Rain</i>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oneworld Publications
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
228 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78074-924-2 (9781780749242)
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Person
Nikki Sheehan is the youngest daughter of a rocket scientist. Sheehan achieved a first class degree in linguistics and worked as a subtitler on Coronation Street and The Simpsons. She later studied developmental psychology and journalism and continues to work as a freelance journalist and copywriter, specialising in parenting features. Sheehan has three children and is also a story mentor with Little Green Pig (Ministry of Stories) helping children to access their creativity. In addition, Sheehan is also one of three organisers of Brighton Rocks Books, the first mini festival of children's writing in the area. Sheehan is also the author of Who Framed Klaris Cliff? Published by O.U.P in 2014.