Shortlisted for the Young Minds Book Prize 2009.
A beautifully written and thought-provoking novel on the effects on a family involved in a custody battle. When Louis and his sister are removed unexpectedly from school for a holiday in England by their father they are excited. But before long worry sets in for they’re not allowed to call home to speak to their mother and then when Louis see a photo of himself on a missing person poster he must confront his worst nightmares.
Twelve-year-old Parisian boy Louis Whittaker has a lot on his plate - his parents are locked in a custody battle over him and his brother and sister, Mum's always working late and Dad's rarely allowed to visit them. Louis finds release in his dance classes and discovers he has a real talent for ballet. But suddenly, Dad whisks them away on a surprise holiday to England, right in the middle of the school term.
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Twelve-year-old Parisian boy Louis Whittaker has a lot on his plate - his parents are locked in a custody battle over him and his brother and sister, Mum's always working late and Dad's rarely allowed to visit them. Louis finds release in his dance classes and discovers he has a real talent for ballet.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Without Looking Back and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Without Looking Back features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Without Looking Back was written by Tabitha Suzuma and published by Random House Children's Books