How to Fly with Broken Wings by Jane Elson
A heart-warming tale about a boy who just wants to make friends, and the girl who shows him how, from the author of A Room Full of Chocolate.Heart-rending, heartbreaking and heartening * The Best New Children's Books 2015 *
A very moving story, you may need to keep some tissues handy! * Primary Times *
There is courage, friendship of various kinds, learning how to understand people and how to handle life's ups and downs, for adults as well as young people in this book. * School Librarian *
Nuanced and serious * The Observer *
...wonderful, eminently readable -- Lindy Springett * Dyslexia Association of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich & Lewisham *
Jane Elson's second book doesn't disappoint and raises the profile [of] Asperger's in this heart felt tale of friendship, fear and flying ...Touching on themes such as friendship and bullying, this is a lovely tale about overcoming obstacles and finding friendship in unlikely places * The Codpast *
This is a stunner from Jane Elson ... I love this book for its believably written and diverse crew of characters. * Rhino Reads *
a wonderful, hopeful, uplifting read. * Peters eGazette *
After performing as an actress and comedy improviser, Jane fell into writing stories and plays. Her books have won many awards including Peters Book of the Year two years running. Her debut novel A Room Full of Chocolate was longlisted for the Branford Boase Award and she has twice been nominated for the Carnegie Medal.
Jane is loud and proud about her dyslexia and when not writing likes to mentor Neurodiverse young people and promote the gift of alternative thinking. She was honoured to be named as one of the top 50 Neurodivergent Women by the platform Women Beyond the Box.
Jane is an advocate for charities close to her heart such as Nacoa and All Dogs Matter - whose dog shows she has lots of fun judging!
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| ISBN 13 | 9781444916768 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444916769 |
| Title | How to Fly with Broken Wings |
| Author | Jane Elson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2015-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Peter's Book Of the Year Award 2016 (UK), Short-listed for Shrewsbury Children's Book Award 2016 (UK), Short-listed for Calderdale Children's Book of the Year 2016 (UK), Short-listed for The Hillingdon Secondary Book of the Year Award 2016 (UK), Short-listed for Lambeth Pheonix Book Award 2016 (UK) |
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