How to Fly with Broken Wings by Jane Elson - ISBN: 9781444916768
Paperback
Friendship, bullying, and spitfires offer an escape: Can they fly?

How to Fly with Broken Wings

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    12 May 2015

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Summary

‘If Finn Maison shouts jump you jump or you are dead.’

Twelve-year-old Willem has two main aims in life: to fly and to make at least two friends of his own age. But all the other boys from the Beckham Estate do is make him jump off things. First his desk - and now the wall. As his toes teeter on the edge, Sasha Bradley gives him a tiny little wink. Might she become his friend?

Bullied by Finn and his gang the Beckham Estate Boyz, Willem has no choice but to jump. As he flies t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781444916768
ISBN-10:1444916769
Author:Jane Elson
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Hodder Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:12 May 2015
Weight:271g
Dimensions:197mm x 131mm x 23mm
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Critics Review

Praise for A Room Full of Chocolate:

‘What a touching, beautifully imagined debut about a young girl coping with her mother’s cancer and her grandfather’s stubbornness. It’s atmosphere reminds me of the central relationship in Goodnight Mr Tom. - Amanda Craig

A really moving debut, tackling big issues such as parental illness and bullying. Another one for fans of Sarah Lean and Cathy Cassidy. - The Bookseller

Honestly, honestly, honestly, this story is just lovely. It’s simply told and easy to read but it’s also beautifully written. - The Bookbag

… perfectly captures the innocence, sincerity and warmth of pre-adolescence, that unbreakable bond between friends, and the unique, unspoilt and heartfelt love of a daughter for her mother. At times, desperately moving, and others riotously fun, this is a special book that is destined to charm readers old and young. - We Love This Book

About The Author

Jane Elson

Jane, after working as an actress and comedy improviser, discovered her passion for writing stories and plays. Her books have received numerous awards, including Peters Book of the Year for two consecutive years. Her first novel, A Room Full of Chocolate, was longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, and she has been nominated twice for the Carnegie Medal.

Jane is a vocal advocate for dyslexia awareness and enjoys mentoring Neurodiverse young people and promoting the value of alternative thinking when she isn’t writing. She was recognized as one of the top 50 Neurodivergent Women by Women Beyond the Box.

Jane actively supports charities like Nacoa and All Dogs Matter, and she enjoys judging their dog shows.

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