The Bubble Boy
The Bubble Boy by Stewart Foster, published by Simon & Schuster Children’s in 2016, is a poignant tale that explores the life of eleven-year-old Joe, who has spent his entire existence within the confines of a hospital room. Due to his medical condition, Joe is unable to leave his ‘bubble,’ where he navigates the challenges of loneliness and the complexities of his situation. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a unique perspective on health, social themes, and the importance of empathy.
In this story, Joe’s world is transformed when a new visitor enters his life, bringing with them the potential for change and connection. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the impact of illness on family dynamics. Readers will find a blend of humor and heartache as Joe copes with his circumstances, embodying bravery and curiosity about a future beyond his hospital walls. The Bubble Boy invites readers to reflect on kindness and understanding in the face of adversity, making it a significant addition to juvenile nonfiction and fiction alike.
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Winner of the 9+ category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award and shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award.
What would you do if you could never leave your bubble? A poignant, heartwarming tale from inside the hospital walls that teaches children the importance of treating people with kindness and empathy. Perfect for fans of Wonder and The Boy At The Back of the Class.
Amir is mad. He’s crazy. But the hospital wouldn’t let a crazy person in. They must have interviewed him and checked his qualifications. But maybe he didn’t even meet them? Maybe he hasn’t even come from India. He might have arrived on an alien spaceship and snuck in here in the middle of the night.
Eleven-year-old Joe can’t remember a life outside of his hospital room, with its beeping machines and view of London’s rooftops. His condition means he’s not allowed outside, not even for a moment, and his few visitors risk bringing life-threatening germs inside his ‘bubble’. But then someone new enters his world and changes it for ever.
THE BUBBLE BOY is the story of how Joe spends his days, copes with his loneliness and frustrations, and looks – with superhero-style bravery, curiosity and hope – to a future without limits. Expect superheroes, super nurses and a few tears from this truly unique story.
‘Poignant, hopeful and heartbreaking’ Fiona Noble – Children’s Editor, The Bookseller
‘Deeply moving and utterly gripping . . . Stewart Foster carries off an astonishing feat of storytelling in this exceptional book’ Julia Eccleshare, lovereading.co.uk
‘A gripping and deeply moving book’ Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy
‘One thing we know about good books is their amazing ability to inspire empathy in the reader; to explore ideas and viewpoints that arise from experiences that are out of our own realm. The Bubble Boy does this with warmth, quirkiness and a light-hearted touch’ The Guardian
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