Ellie battles feelings of anxiety about school that she can't explain in this sensitively told tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.When Ellie wakes up one day and can't face going to school, her parents think there must be a reason. Is she being bullied? Or is the schoolwork too hard? But neither of these things are true, and Ellie finds it impossible to explain how she feels.As the days of absence turn into weeks and then months, Ellie's parents support her through this difficult time, but can she find a way to go back?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.
| ISBN: | 9780008739522 |
| Publication date: | 14th August 2025 |
| Author: | Eve Ainsworth |
| Illustrator: | Theo Parish |
| Publisher: | Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 120 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Anxiety, depression and self-harm Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: School, education and teachers Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age Stories about Family and Friends School Stories PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours |