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OverviewA stunning and timely new novel from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Sam has known his sister Jessica all his life. Tonight is the first time they're going to meet. Sam Waver has always been a loner- bullied, struggling at school, with parents who have very little time for him. The one person he has always been able to rely on is his beloved older sibling - but when they announce that they are transitioning, Sam's life is thrown upside down. He's convinced nothing will ever be the same again - but as Sam is about to discover, nothing is more constant than love. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John BoynePublisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK Imprint: Puffin Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9780241376164ISBN 10: 0241376165 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 16 April 2020 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsIt's all sorts of amazing * TOTP * John Boyne adds his deft sensitivity to the complex topic of transgenderism * Image Magazine * A sincere and very readable attempt to educate young people about the trans experience and foster acceptance * Sunday Business Post * John Boyne made his name with The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas and he's on stellar form in My Brother's Name is Jessica. A sensitively written and timely tale. * Daily Express * ...this poignant and disarming story is full of heart * Attitude Magazine * Both funny and moving... this is a must-read for all ages * Irish Independent * Outstanding * Irish Examiner * ...this poignant and disarming story is full of heart * Attitude Magazine * Both funny and moving... this is a must-read for all ages * Irish Independent * Outstanding * Irish Examiner * Author InformationJohn Boyne is the author of fifteen novels for adults, six for younger readers, and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet, and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart's Invisible Furies and A Ladder to the Sky. He has won four Irish Book Awards, including Author of the Year in 2022, along with a host of other international literary prizes. His novels are published in sixty languages. Twitter- @JohnBoyneBooks Instagram- @JohnBoyneAuthor Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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