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The diary of an irrepressible girl learning to deal with friendship, grief and growing up, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.

Harry Christmas and Angie Moon are best friends and almost-twins. Ever since they were born two days apart they’ve been partners in cloud-spotting, sweet-eating and treehouse-building. But when Harry is taken to hospital for headaches that won’t go away, he needs Angie more than ever. Because when things fall apart, only a best friend can stitch them back together. Told through Angie’s lively diary, this is a bittersweet story about friendship and growing up.

Our Review Panel says...

Cloud Boy is a beautiful, heart-breaking dual narrative that links the stories of Harry, who is diagnosed with a brain tumour in modern times, and Gertie, who was taken prisoner in Changi, Singapore during WW2, through Gertie’s granddaughter and Harry’s best friend – Angie Moon.

Harry enjoys cloud spotting and is an expert on the different types of clouds; Angie is an artist who loves to paint; and Grandma Gertie is a dab-hand at sewing. Marcia Williams’ story cleverly weaves the two narratives together through a series of diary entries and letters, based – in part – on real-life memories around the creation of the Changi Quilt.

It is a magnificent exploration of human bravery, determination, kindness and love, while also expertly exposing the denial, anger and hurt experienced in different ways by each of the characters in response to their experiences.

This tale of friendship, love and loss will stay with you long after you have read the final page.

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