Shortlisted for the Marsh Award 2006.
A magical story about the power of a child’s imagination to free him from the tyranny of a brutalizing father. Thomas’s father imposes a reign of terror on his family through punishment and violence. Although Thomas suffers physical abuse, he keeps his mind clear by imagining a host of wonderful things which he records in his Book of Everything. Through this record, he is determined to find happiness. And he does in this uplifting story about the crushing of bullying and bigotry.
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Thomas's strictly religious father rules the house with his fists, and insists the family live according to the Bible. But Thomas has an escape route. He sees incredible things that no one else notices, like the tropical fish swimming in the canal.
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Thomas's strictly religious father rules the house with his fists, and insists the family live according to the Bible. But Thomas has an escape route.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Book of Everything and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Book of Everything features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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The Book of Everything was written by Guus Kuijer and published by Pan Macmillan