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Tam Dean Burn's avatar

I love the sound of this novel, for everything that’s said about it and the enthusiasm of the review. I have to confess a further mercenary aspect- already I’ve started to imagine it being adaptable for the stage and a project to work on with my daughter. I’ve adapted several novels for stage and loved that and performed several times with my son. To do so with my daughter would be incredible but I’ll hold my horses and see if she’ll read the book first. She already has an understanding of autism from within her community and from an adaptation of the book The Reason I Jump which she saw several times.

So thank you so much for drawing my attention to this. It will, I’m sure from your review, be a deep pleasure in its own right!

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Tam Dean Burn's avatar

And hey it is 1 October October today so got to be done…

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The Unhurried Reader's avatar

Thank you.

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Sue Reed's avatar

I have this beautiful book with its beautiful cover that does the soul good to read.

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The Unhurried Reader's avatar

Thank you, Sue. It really does.

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Annie Duffy's avatar

Sold! Just ordered for my granddaughter for Christmas. Thank you!!

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The Unhurried Reader's avatar

That's great! I'm sure she will love it.

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Janelle Hardacre's avatar

I read this last October and it has truly stayed with me. I adored it. I hope more readers find it thanks to your lovely post

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The Unhurried Reader's avatar

Thank you so much.

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James Roberts's avatar

I've had this book on my shelf for ages and haven't got round to reading it. It seems like the perfect time to start. Thank you.

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Sarah Lynas's avatar

This sounds like a very gorgeous read - thank you for the share!

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The Unhurried Reader's avatar

You're welcome.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

I think this is a must read. Thank you for another bookish nudge!

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The Unhurried Reader's avatar

You're welcome. x

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