By Isabelle Marinov (author) , Chris Nixon (illustrator)
"A stylish, sensitive picture book focusing on Asperger's Syndrome in a unique and humorous way"
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Leo is a curious child but he feels different from the other children in his class and he doesn't understand them. He doesn't like too much noise and the commotion of the classroom can sometimes upset him. When he meets Maya the Giant Pacific Octopus he builds a friendship that assures him he is not alone. The story will strike a chord with children who have Asperger's Syndrome, as well as educate other children about the condition in a way they can relate to.
The world was too bright for Leo. And too loud. I must be living on the wrong planet, Leo thought.
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Leo struggles to make sense of the world. He doesn't understand the other children in his class, and they don't seem to understand him. But then one day, Leo meets Maya. Maya is an octopus, and the more Leo learns about her, the more he thinks that perhaps he isn't alone in this world, after all.
Isabelle Marinov first started writing when her parents bought her a typewriter for her ninth birthday. She went on to work in law for fifteen years before returning to her lifelong passion for writing full time. She has now written a range of picture book and screenplays, but Boy Underground is her first middle grade novel.
Isabelle is a graduate of Cornell Law School and lives in Luxembourg. When she is not writing, she can be found on the tennis court or in the dojo. She speaks four languages fluently.
Find her on Instagram @isabelle.marinov
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The world was too bright for Leo. And too loud.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Leo and the Octopus and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Leo and the Octopus features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND), School Stories, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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Leo and the Octopus was written by Isabelle Marinov and published by Templar Publishing
Leo and the Octopus has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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