Stewart Foster est l'auteur de plusieurs romans acclamés pour jeunes lecteurs. Son œuvre explore souvent des thèmes d'identité et d'appartenance, vus à travers une lentille distinctive et empathique. Les récits de Foster se caractérisent par leur profondeur émotionnelle et leur prose accessible, qui résonnent auprès d'un large public.
Navigating the challenges of ADHD, Felix embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth through the game of chess, taught by his grandfather. As he learns to strategize and focus, Felix finds clarity amid uncertainty, illustrating the transformative power of mentorship and the importance of connection. This heartfelt narrative explores themes of resilience and the bond between generations, offering a poignant look at overcoming obstacles in everyday life.
THINGS MY PERFECT PARENTS MUST HAVE: 1. A mega mansion like the ones footballers live in 2. A garage wall with a basketball hoop 3. No gerbils 4. Holidays to Disneyland All Sam wants is a family of his own, a home instead of a 'house' and parents he knows will still be there when he wakes up. Because Sam has been in and out of foster care his whole life and he can't imagine ever feeling like he truly belongs. Then his best friend Leah suggests that rather than wait for a family to come to him, he should go out and find one. So begins The Perfect Parent Project ... But Sam may just discover that family has a funny way of finding you
Set against a backdrop of superheroes and super-nurses, this debut novel explores themes of hope and resilience. It intertwines the lives of its characters in a heartfelt narrative that highlights the beauty found in everyday struggles. With a tone reminiscent of Mark Haddon, the story promises to be both poignant and uplifting, inviting readers to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Six years ago Tom's brother died. For the past three years they've been in a
home for troubled children, where Dr Smith tries to silence the voice of Jack
in Tom's head. Because Tom and Jack need to find out what happened that summer
six years ago that changed everything...
Two secrets, an unbreakable bond . . . a powerful and heartbreaking love letter to a life-changing friendship, from award-winning author, Stewart Foster. I wish you were here, because maybe this isn't a story, or a diary. Perhaps it's just the longest thank you letter a friend could ever write. As the summer before college begins, Jonas is hiding a secret. He suffers with bulimia, but no one knows. Not even he knows how bad it really is. Until he meets Louis, a confident dreamer who believes in a better future for Jonas and together they enjoy a sun-kissed summer filled with music, memories and life-changing moments. But when tragedy strikes, Jonas must decide if he has the strength to face things alone . . . Writing from personal experience, an award-winning author shines an important light on difficult themes of illness, mental health, and grief in a redemptive story of friendship, for readers of Meg Rosoff and Sarah Crossan. Warning: contains some themes that readers may find upsetting, including disordered eating.
Exploring the complexity of perspective, this narrative delves into the lives of its characters, revealing how their differing viewpoints shape their experiences and relationships. As the plot unfolds, readers are invited to reconsider their assumptions and understand the motivations behind each character's actions. The intertwining stories highlight themes of empathy, conflict, and the quest for truth, ultimately illustrating that every event can be seen through multiple lenses.
A life-affirming story about friendship, adventure and self-belief, from the
award-winning author of The Bubble Boy. Perfect for fans of Louis Sachar's
Holes and Elle McNicoll's A Kind of Spark.
