August is only 10 years old. He's never been to school because he has spent so much time in and out of hospital. He had to have lots of operations to try to improve his ability to breathe and eat. He has very severe face and skull deformities, so bad that people can't help but stare at him. The staring is not so bad, but the name-calling and cruelty are hard to cope with. And then his family decides that he should go to school for the first time in Year 5, which is a very big deal for him. I loved this book so much, I couldn't put it down. Even though the main character is so young, the story is completely engrossing and you read and read to find out what happens next. And you fall in love with August too because he is such a cool character.
Who would enjoy this? If you liked The boy in striped pyjamas you will love this book. If you've not read that one, still read this as it is so great.
Reviewed by Amy
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