An Unusual Boy: The unforgettable, heart-stopping book club read from USA Today Bestseller Fiona Higgins
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‘The gripping tale of an exceptional, misunderstood child… This book will get people talking for sure’ Sally HepworthMeet Jackson – a very unusual boy in a world that prefers ‘normal’…
Julia Curtis is a busy mother of three, with a husband often away for work, an ever-present mother-in-law, a career, and a house that needs doing up. Her fourteen-year-old daughter, Milla, has fallen in love for the first time, and her youngest, Ruby, is a nine-year-old fashionista who can out-negotiate anyone.
But Julia’s eleven-year-old son, Jackson, is different. Different to his sisters. Different to his classmates. In fact, Jackson is different from everyone. And bringing up a child who is different isn’t always easy.
Then, one Monday morning, Jackson follows his new friend Digby into the school toilets. What happens inside changes everything; not only for Jackson, but for every member of his family. Julia faces the fight of her life to save her unusual boy from a world set up for ‘normal’.
An extraordinary boy. The mother who loves him. The fight of their lives.
Bestselling novelist Fiona Higgins returns with a heart-stopping, devastating, but ultimately uplifting story about loyalty, love and forgiveness.
Praise for Fiona Higgins:
‘An Unusual Boyis the gripping tale of an exceptional, misunderstood child. I found myself glued to this book from start to finish. While reading it, you can’t help but become Jackson’s mother, and the mother of every child who is misunderstood in our society. This book will get people talking for sure.’ Sally Hepworth bestselling author of The Mother-in-Law andThe Family Next Door
‘An Unusual Boy is a beautifully-written book and a page-turner, but it’s the powerful descriptions of family relationships and friendship, both toxic and supportive, that will stay with me. Ultimately uplifting and hugely emotional, this is a wonderful and unusual book.’ Louise Douglas, bestselling author of The House by the Sea
‘A tender-hearted story of loving patience triumphing in the face of impossible odds. Original, engaging and beautifully written.’ Amanda Brookfield
‘An Unusual Boy’ is the unforgettable story of an exceptional child and his flawed but loving family, told with Fiona Higgin’s characteristic intelligence, deep empathy and insight.’ Virginia Lloyd, author of Girls at the Piano
‘Absorbing, intelligent, moving and real, An Unusual Boy is a novel with both heart and brains… a story tailor-made for our times.’
Kylie Ladd, author of The Way Back
‘Oh, how I fell in love with this charming book! Fiona Higgins manages to strike the perfect balance of humour and poignancy to create a heart-warming and insightful novel that oozes humanity. I defy any reader not to fall in love with young Jackson and his idiosyncratic ‘super powers’.’ Joanna Nell, author of The Single Ladies of the Jacaranda Retirement Village
‘An Unusual Boy is not only a compelling read, it’s an important one. This tale of an ordinary family dealing with the complexities of raising an extraordinary child had me gripped from the very first page. Intelligently written, this moving story will have book clubs talking long into the night. Fiona Higgins at her finest!’ Lisa Ireland, author of The Shape of Us
From the Publisher
ASIN : B08D8YR4ZJ
Publisher : Boldwood Books (October 20, 2020)
Publication date : October 20, 2020
Language : English
File size : 2735 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 322 pages
Customers say
Customers find the story heartwarming and relatable. They describe the book as readable and hard to put down. The story explores difficult topics and views from different perspectives. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and their uniqueness. The writing quality is praiseworthy, with an eloquent and captivating style. The pacing keeps readers engaged from start to finish. Overall, customers feel the book is compassionate and thought-provoking.
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