Swimming to the Moon by Jane Elson
From the author of A Room Full of Chocolate comes an aspirational story about facing fears and defying expectations.
Another brilliant book from the wonderfully talented Jane Elson * Chrissi Reads *
Jane Elson has crafted a truly special story about overcoming fears, dealing with grief and the power of friendshipA wonderfully empathetic and moving read... * Book Lover Jo *
I loved this book, the chapter structures, the language, the character development, the figure-of-eight shaped village, and most of all, Bee, as she gains in confidence under the supportive eye of those who show her they care. * Tanya Allsorts *
...gripping story with dramatic moments leading to an intense, heart-stopping climax. -- Debbie Williams * Primary Times *
Warm and dreamy with just the right amount of quirk for young readers to identify with if they feel like outsiders * Book Trust *
Fantastically inspirational stuff about friendships and growing up. -- Phil May * Read it Daddy *
Swimming to the Moon has it all. Cleverly written in first person, characters leap from the pages as real (and wildly imaginative) as can be ... A great story with fine structure, wonderful characters and a warm happy ending. * The School Librarian *
Jane Elson has crafted a truly special story about overcoming fears, dealing with grief and the power of friendshipA wonderfully empathetic and moving read... * Book Lover Jo *
I loved this book, the chapter structures, the language, the character development, the figure-of-eight shaped village, and most of all, Bee, as she gains in confidence under the supportive eye of those who show her they care. * Tanya Allsorts *
...gripping story with dramatic moments leading to an intense, heart-stopping climax. -- Debbie Williams * Primary Times *
Warm and dreamy with just the right amount of quirk for young readers to identify with if they feel like outsiders * Book Trust *
Fantastically inspirational stuff about friendships and growing up. -- Phil May * Read it Daddy *
Swimming to the Moon has it all. Cleverly written in first person, characters leap from the pages as real (and wildly imaginative) as can be ... A great story with fine structure, wonderful characters and a warm happy ending. * The School Librarian *
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!
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444927757 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444927752 |
| Title | Swimming to the Moon |
| Author | Jane Elson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2016-07-14 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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