The Icarus Show by Sally Christie
Alex has worked out a foolproof way to avoid being picked on. Don't React. It's so simple, it's brilliant! David does react and becomes an outcast, nicknamed Bogsy. He's branded a weirdo and Alex is determined to avoid the same fate. But one day, Alex gets a note in his bag that forces him out of his safe little world. Who sent the note? And is it true - will a boy really fly? A powerful story about friendship, loneliness and a strange kind of genius.
An absorbing tale * Guardian *
An absolutely beautifully crafted read, with unforgettable characters who will truly get under your skin * The Bookseller *
A life-affirming look at friendship, with a little magic in it too * Absolutely Education Magazine *
An absolutely beautifully crafted read, with unforgettable characters who will truly get under your skin * The Bookseller *
A life-affirming look at friendship, with a little magic in it too * Absolutely Education Magazine *
Sally Christie's first job, nearly thirty years ago, was with a publisher of children's books. While she was there, she had a go at writing herself and (cunningly calling herself Syd Carter) sent the story to an editor in her own office. It was accepted. She has grown up a lot since then, with two notable results: The Icarus Show is a much better story than Syd's was; and she felt able to submit it to David Fickling Books under her own name.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781910200483 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910200484 |
| Title | The Icarus Show |
| Author | Sally Christie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | David Fickling Books |
| Year published | 2016-01-07 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Leeds Book Awards 2017, Long-listed for UKLA Book Awards 2017 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |