This is another book I picked up February/March time in Waterstones, also displayed as a new book.Age Range: KS2 includes some advanced science theories e.g. quantum physics, but surprisingly well explained.
Themes: Science, investigation, experiments, curiosity, loss/bereavement, family and acceptance.
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Published: 2016
Break Down: 17 Chapters, ranging from about 8 pages to 16 pages, which is a nice length for children to get through in a day/evening reading session. Good font size making it easy to read. 191 pages, so not too daunting or chunky.
Brief synopsis: The main character is Albie, who's in Class 6, lives with his dad and grandfather after the recent loss of his mum. His parents were both scientists and whilst his father throws himself back into his work Albie struggles to come to terms with not seeing his mum again and turns to science for an answer.
My thought: As an adult I was initially worried about the potential outcome of this book and that message that that potential outcome may have given children who have lost a parent. However, I had no need to worry the ending was perfect, giving the perfect message.
Although this book addresses the subject of loss well I would consider the individual very carefully before recommending the book to a child who had lost a parent. I'm not sure it would be one I would recommend straight away but later when they had some acceptance of their loss as it may initially lead them to have false hope in seeing their loved one again.
Well written and love the perspective it is written from. Worth a read in my opinion. I admit this wasn't the type of book that I was glued to and needed to read all in one go however I was curious enough to come back to it and am glad I did.
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