The View from the Very Best House in Town by Meera Trehan - ISBN: 9781406399813
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Friendship, betrayal, and a sentient house hold surprising secrets.

The View from the Very Best House in Town

A heartfelt middle-grade novel about autism, friendship and bullying – and a sentient house!

$28.17

  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    1 September 2022

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Summary

A witty, suspenseful and inventive debut that asks what makes a person a friend and a house a home.

Sam and Asha. Asha and Sam. Their friendship is so long established, they take it for granted. Just as Asha takes for granted that Donnybrooke, the mansion that sits on the highest hill in Coreville, is the best house in town. But when Sam is accepted into snobbish Castleton Academy as an autistic “Miracle Boy”, he leaves Asha, who is also autistic, to navigate middle s…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781406399813
ISBN-10:1406399817
Author:Meera Trehan
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Imprint:Walker Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:1 September 2022
Weight:270g
Dimensions:21mm x 128mm x 198mm
Series:The Norendy Tales
Audience Age:9-12
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The View from the Very Best House in Town by Meera Trehan - ISBN: 9781406399813
128 × 198 mm
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Critics Review

This debut novel from Trehan presents intriguing, achingly real characters in the persons of Asha, Sam, and Prestyn… the original presentation and complex young characters carry this compelling exploration of friendship and home. * Booklist *
The growing pains of middle school friendships, peer pressure, and bullying are palpable; readers will ache for Sam and Asha as they grow distant and cheer their tentative steps toward new relationships… . An unusual, insightful exploration of what makes strong foundations in houses, families, and friendships. * Kirkus Reviews *
This is a book about friendship, and what it means to be a true friend. In the end, friendship wins out. Readers who struggle with the social scene in middle school will relate to the characters and the desire to be accepted for who they are. * School Library Connection *
A story both delightfully unreal and gratifyingly true to life. * Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medalist and New York Times best-selling author *
Asha and Sam are among the most memorable characters I’ve ever encountered. In meeting them, young readers will find their worlds expanded and their hearts enlarged. * Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times best-selling author *

About The Author

Meera Trehan

Meera Trehan grew up in Virginia, just outside Washington, DC. After attending the University of Virginia and Stanford Law School, she practised law for over a decade before turning to creative writing. She lives in Maryland, USA with her family.

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