My Especially Weird Week with Tess

Name: My Especially Weird Week with Tess
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780861542963
Price: 39.99 NZD
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THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK

By Anna Woltz

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Summary

My Especially Weird Week with Tess by Anna Woltz follows the adventures of a young boy named Sam during a summer holiday. While on vacation, Sam meets Tess, an energetic and mysterious girl who is on a quest related to her family. As they navigate through unexpected challenges together, the story unfolds with themes of friendship, family, and the significance of living in the moment.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you like heartwarming and funny stories about friendship and family. It follows a young boy on a holiday adventure with an eccentric friend, leading to unexpected life lessons and self-discovery. Perfect for children who appreciate tales filled with quirky characters and touching moments.

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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF TALKING TO ALASKA COMES A HOLIDAY ADVENTURE WITH HEART

From the bestselling author of Talking to Alaska comes a hilarious, heart-warming summer adventure. For fans of Ross Welford and Helen Rutter.

Description

10-year-old Sam is spending the holidays with his family on the Dutch island of Texel, but no one is having fun. His older brother has broken his ankle; his mum is plagued by migraines; and the morbidly imaginative Sam decides to prepare for the day his family might die by practising loneliness.

But when 11-year-old whirlwind Tess catapults herself into his life, Sam’s only option is to follow her lead. Tess wants to find her father, who doesn’t even know she exists. Together they come up with an especially weird plan to lure him onto the island for one week, discovering the joy of living and the meaning of family along the way.

A hilarious, heart-warming tale about family, friendship and what it means to live.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

My Especially Weird Week with Tess has garnered praise for its imaginative storytelling and ability to address complex family dynamics, resonating as a beloved summer adventure story. Reviewers highlight the book's vibrant pace, charming characters, and the delightful, heartwarming journey of Sam and Tess. Woltz's narrative is commended for its humorous and tender handling of serious themes, with memorable characters who invite readers to celebrate differences. The novel is described as fresh, enchanting, and rewarding, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861542963

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rock the Boat

Contributors:

Translated by David Colmer
Translated by David Colmer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

Collections

Anna Woltz Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Anna Woltz is an internationally bestselling children’s author based in the Netherlands. She has written twenty-five books for young readers, which have been translated into twenty-four languages and won numerous prizes. My Especially Weird Week with Tess was made into an award-winning film titled My Extraordinary Summer with Tess. It has been translated into thirteen languages.

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