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No Fixed Address

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Book Synopsis

Felix Knutsson is nearly thirteen, lives with his mother and pet gerbil Horatio, and is brilliant at memorising facts and trivia. But Felix and his mom Astrid have a secret: they are living in a van. Astrid promises it’s only for a while until she finds a new job, and begs Felix not to breathe a word about it. So when Felix starts at a new school, he does his very best to hide the fact that most of his clothes are in storage, he only showers weekly at the community centre, and that he doesn’t have enough to eat. When his friends Dylan and Winnie ask to visit, Felix always has an excuse.

But Felix has a plan to turn his and Astrid’s lives around. All he needs is a little luck and a lot of brain power . . .

Our Review Panel says...

‘No Fixed Address’ is a wonderfully written story about Felix Knutsson and his mother, Astrid. The story follows Felix’s journey of living in a Volkswagen Westfalia with no fixed address.

The story, written from Felix’s perspective, is complex, funny and relatable. There are themes of friendships running throughout the book, and as a reader, you feel connected to the characters. The way Felix’s friends support him but also must make tough decisions when they are concerned about his wellbeing is something children may experience themselves. Felix’s struggles throughout the book are relatable, and I feel that some children could resonate with Felix and what he is going through. The themes of a mother and son bond and the day-to-day problems Felix must try and solve add depth to the story.

I would recommend this book to children who are in the early years of KS3 or any children who might be amid moving to or from a new school. There is a game show that Felix gets to be a part of, creating hope and an aspect of fun, and you feel as if you want Felix to achieve his dreams to better his life.

No Fixed Address’ is a great book that creates discussions about sensitive topics which could be discussed during KS3 PSHE lessons or form time. The book is highly recommended and was one I struggled to put down until I had finished reading it.