Children's Laureate 2001-2003
Carnegie Medal 1989, 1992
Whitbread Award 1993, 1996
Guardian Fiction Award 1990
Children's Laureate 2001-2003
Carnegie Medal 1989, 1992
Whitbread Award 1993, 1996
Guardian Fiction Award 1990
Can you find happiness anywhere? Anywhere at all?
Amid the frantic bustle of breaktime, Finley Tandy sits peacefully on the wall.
Mr Goodhew, watching from the staffroom, can't help but wonder at the boy's gift for stillness, and his seemingly cast-iron happiness.
But maybe tranquility can be catching. Because gradually everyone in the school comes to appreciate what Finley's long silences can offer. Even Juliet finds answers to her crushing worries when she's close to Finley, up on the wall.
Through Finley's calm contemplation, Anne Fine gently explores how students make their very different ways through life at school and at home.
A warm and witty novel, with a lot to say about the value of silence.
" ... a refreshing and delightful read and would be a wonderful book for any child about to embark on their secondary school journey."
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September 2024 Book of the Month
On The Wall by Anne Fine is the perfect 'transition read' for young teen readers approaching the new challenges and joys of the first year of secondary school.
It was published by Old Barn Books on 5th September 2024. Order a copy from Amazon, or from any library or bookshop (ISBN: 978-1-9106-4699-1)