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Discover a unique, funny and moving debut that will make you laugh, cry and smile.
Meet thirtysomething dad, Alex
He loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn't understand him. Something has to change. And he needs to start with himself.
Meet eight-year-old Sam
Beautiful, surprising, autistic. To him the world is a puzzle he can't solve on his own.
But when Sam starts to play Minecraft, it opens up a place where Alex and Sam begin to rediscover both themselves and each other . . .
Can one fragmented family put themselves back together, one piece at a time?
Inspired by the author's experiences with his own son, A Boy Made of Blocks is an astonishingly authentic story of love, family and autism.
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A Boy Made of Blocks is constructed around not just a great plot, but a rare sense of honesty and insight. (John Harris Guardian)
Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did (Graeme Simsion)
A heart-warming and wise story . . . I shed a few tears but was left with a warm glow (Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love)
Heartwarming, funny and special. I devoured this cracking book. (The Unmumsy Mum)
Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. Awesome. (Jenny Colgan)
One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time (Good Housekeeping)
A Boy Made of Blocks is one of those unique and exquisite stories that grab you from the very first line. Searingly honest and poignant . . . tremendously moving. A truly beautiful story. (Heat)
Even the hardest of hearts will be warmed by this poignant tale based on the author's life with his autistic son (Mail on Sunday)
This is a wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love that tugs at your heart. (Daily Mail)
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The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel
(Mail on Sunday)A Boy Made of Blocks is constructed around not just a great plot, but a rare sense of honesty and insight. (John Harris Guardian)
Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did (Graeme Simsion)
A heart-warming and wise story . . . I shed a few tears but was left with a warm glow (Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love)
Heartwarming, funny and special. I devoured this cracking book. (The Unmumsy Mum)
Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. Awesome. (Jenny Colgan)
One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time (Good Housekeeping)
A Boy Made of Blocks is one of those unique and exquisite stories that grab you from the very first line. Searingly honest and poignant . . . tremendously moving. A truly beautiful story. (Heat)
Even the hardest of hearts will be warmed by this poignant tale based on the author's life with his autistic son (Mail on Sunday)
This is a wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love that tugs at your heart. (Daily Mail)
A beautiful, funny and surprising story of autism, family and love, perfect for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls' Us and Nick Hornby's About a Boy.
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- PublisherSphere
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 0751563285
- ISBN 13 9780751563283
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages400
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