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The Space We're In

"A powerful story of love, terrible loss, understanding and recovery. "

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September 2019 Debut of the Month | Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2020

Ten-year-old Frank loves code and numbers; they’re a way to make sense of the world, as well as providing secret languages to share with his friends and his mum. Frank’s five-year-old brother Max is autistic and for him the world is often a scary place, when anything unexpected, too loud or too bright can cause him to have a meltdown. The story is narrated by Frank and every reader will understand his frustration at the unfairness of life. We know that he loves Max, but we know too how hard Max makes life for all the family. Frank is then faced with something even more terrible when tragedy strikes. With the help of those around him we watch Frank find a way to make sense of what has happened and the bravery to cope with the different world.  Katya Balen has worked with neuro-divergent children and there’s a powerful sense of truth and understanding in her beautifully told story. 

If they like Wonder by R. J. Palacio they'll love The Space We're In.

Andrea Reece

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