"Desert island adventures and a special friendship"
March 2021 Book of the Month
Jeanne Willis is one of our funniest writers for children, but she can do poignancy and tenderness with equal skill. Hom is the story of a shipwreck. A young boy is washed up on a desert island and there discovers Hom, a peace-loving hairy little creature, the last of his kind. The two become best of friends, playing and laughing together; after all, as the boy says, ‘We’re much more alike than different.’ When the chance of escape from the island comes, the boy decides not to take it, in case the arrival of bigger people puts Hom into danger. It’s a touching story of friendship, family and the importance of kindness, to others but to our planet too.
Adults will realise that Hom is short for Hominid, his presence a reminder of our past, our connections to the natural world, and its fragility. Illustrator Paddy Donnelly creates a wonderfully lush and vibrant desert island, and his characters are equally warm and alive.
When a boy washes up on a desert island, he is sure he's on his own in the world. But there's someone else living there: Hom, a peace-loving creature who has lost his family, too. Alone on the island together, they learn from each other and become the best of friends.
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When a boy washes up on a desert island, he is sure he's on his own in the world. But there's someone else living there: Hom, a peace-loving creature who has lost his family, too.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Hom and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Hom features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends
Ebook, Paperback, Hardback. £9.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
Hom was written by Jeanne Willis and published by Andersen Press USA
£9.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
