By Jane de Suza (author) , Richa Bhembre (illustrator)
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A missing boy sparks a quiet revolution in his hometown.
In a quiet hill town full of order and straight lines, Kabir struggles to fit in. At school, he's too different. At home, he's misunderstood. One day, he disappears, leaving his community in panic and confusion. As the search unfolds, so does a deeper story: one of a boy trying to be himself in a world that won't listen.
Told with a lot of humour, heart, and empathy, Flyaway Boy is a powerful celebration of individuality and imagination. This uplifting novel highlights how important it is to truly see, hear and support the children in our lives instead of boxing them in with adult expectations.
llustrated throughout with expressive black-and-white illustrations, this book explores neurodiversity, non-conformity, and the struggle to be understood in rigid environments. Relevant for readers, parents, and educators alike.
'Themes of identity, feeling misunderstood, family appreciation, and the emotional impact of adults' expectations emerge naturally in this unconventional, thought-provoking novel whose distinctive voice and open ended mystery invite reflection and discussion.' — Booklist
'Even in his absence, Kabir remains at the center of this aching narrative, and the nuanced portrait that emerges is of a child whose irrepressible imagination defies others’ expectations. Digitally created, midcentury-inspired illustrations reinforce the surreal tone. Readers will savor this quiet story about empathy.' — Publisher Weekly
Singapore-based Jane De Suza has written a dozen books for children and adults, and numerous stories in anthologies. Her books tackle difficult issues through humour.
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A missing boy sparks a quiet revolution in his hometown. In a quiet hill town full of order and straight lines, Kabir struggles to fit in.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Flyaway Boy and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Flyaway Boy features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, School Stories, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Flyaway Boy was written by Jane de Suza and published by Lantana Publishing
Flyaway Boy has 186 pages
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