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Quando o George escreve as coisas, destaca suas palavras preferidas em negrito. As palavras de que ele não gosta, escreve em letras pequenas e bem magrinhas. Ele adora a escola, mas detesta o Carl, que é malvado e gosta de colocar medo nas outras crianças. Ele ama o seu irmãozinho, Theo, mas de vez em quando perde a paciência com ele. O jogo preferido do George é aquele em que ele e a mamãe brincam com palavras novas. Na verdade, a mamãe é a pessoa favorita do George no mundo inteiro. Ele gosta mais dela do que do seu melhor amigo, Dermo, ou do seu cão fedorento, mas adorado, que se chama Goffo. Agora que a mamãe ficou doente, está cada vez mais difícil sorrir e inventar versos com o Theo. Sempre haverá você conta sobre uma família diferente da sua, mas um pouquinho parecida. E de um menino que está aprendendo algumas coisas. Você quer ser amigo dele?
256 pages, Paperback
First published February 6, 2014
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October 31, 2017
This book is about two boys losing their mum to cancer. It is told through the narration of the elder son George and written in very short paragraphs, some only a line long. Having George as the narrator makes it very relatable for children who may be experiencing a similar situation. I originally was unsure about the style of writing, however, it really adds to the humour of the book (I laughed out loud many times) and also would help children to access the book. Butler deals with the darkness very delicately, which I feel is extremely clever. The use of different fonts to show George's emotions also helped me to connect to how he was feeling throughout the book.
I did find this book rather slow to start with and due to the title of this book, I did expect it to focus more on how George and Theo coped after losing their mum, however, the death is not until the end and finishes fairly abruptly after that. The book focuses a lot on the children's life before their mum becomes very sick. I think this was why I found it a slow start, however, I can see that it shows the contrast in their family life, which children reading may also be experiencing. It then focuses on how the family work together (with the help of their dog) through their mum's illness which is an important message for children to take away. Overall, I think this is a very beautiful read and I would definitely recommend it to key stage 2 children who are facing a similar journey.
I did find this book rather slow to start with and due to the title of this book, I did expect it to focus more on how George and Theo coped after losing their mum, however, the death is not until the end and finishes fairly abruptly after that. The book focuses a lot on the children's life before their mum becomes very sick. I think this was why I found it a slow start, however, I can see that it shows the contrast in their family life, which children reading may also be experiencing. It then focuses on how the family work together (with the help of their dog) through their mum's illness which is an important message for children to take away. Overall, I think this is a very beautiful read and I would definitely recommend it to key stage 2 children who are facing a similar journey.
December 11, 2015
This book is a novel aimed at 9+ year olds about two boys losing their mum to cancer and on that basis you'd be forgiven for avoiding it. But it's brilliantly done - the darkness is handled so lightly, the characterisation is perfect and there isn't a hint of sentimentality. The scenes of family, school and dog life are acutely observed and I laughed out loud, a lot. And then I cried and cried.
January 31, 2017
This book made me laugh out loud and cry. Amazing, loved it.
July 14, 2015
A dog can change your life.
If you treat it good at first, it will reply you.
DO the things you want, listen to you.
you want that dog.
If you treat it good at first, it will reply you.
DO the things you want, listen to you.
you want that dog.
July 29, 2015
Oh my gosh I love this book!!!!!!!!
November 1, 2015
Loved this book. Despite the obvious difficult subject the book is such a warm, witty description of family life. It made me laugh and cry at the same time.
November 18, 2019
Each chapter is listed as a fact and not a chapter – a novel way of splitting up the book, and the chapters are short and well structured and accessible.
Told in the first person, by George (age 10) it is the story of a child dealing with a parent’s terminal illness. How the adults try and protect George and his brother from the truth, but they find out Feelings and how other adult’s try and act to support Theo and George….not always giving them the truth. It ends with mum’s death and how they won’t forget her. An everyday story of how life continues with it’s minor ups and downs whilst dealing with a traumatic situation. The last chapter deals with the reality of life without mum, but I felt that I wanted more at the end.
UKLA shortlist 2015
Told in the first person, by George (age 10) it is the story of a child dealing with a parent’s terminal illness. How the adults try and protect George and his brother from the truth, but they find out Feelings and how other adult’s try and act to support Theo and George….not always giving them the truth. It ends with mum’s death and how they won’t forget her. An everyday story of how life continues with it’s minor ups and downs whilst dealing with a traumatic situation. The last chapter deals with the reality of life without mum, but I felt that I wanted more at the end.
UKLA shortlist 2015
February 18, 2014
Originally reviewed by author, Liss Norton, for www.serendipityreviews.co.uk.
This has been a difficult book to review because it deals with such a sad subject – the illness, decline and death of George and Theo's dearly loved mum. Told in the first person, from George's point of view, it begins by showing his close family having fun together, then moves into a troubling time where the boys try to cope with Mum's illness without really understanding how serious it is. Finally they discover that Mum has terminal cancer. Her death comes very near the end of the book.
The first part of the story, before Mum falls ill, shows a normal family adopting a new dog and making up limericks. There's a lot of farting in it, which children will find funny. Gradually clues begin to emerge about Mum's illness, though these are fairly subtle and easily missed at first. As the illness progresses, the boys' routine alters and friends and extended family members rally round. Mixed up with this is a subplot about a bully in George's class.
George goes through many different emotions during the course of the story, but is haunted by the possibility that Mum's illness is his fault. This is a common misconception amongst children trying to cope with the illness and death of a parent, and Butler handles it with a gentleness and compassion which will help children in a similar situation. However, the story ends too soon after Mum's death, in my opinion, with the boys and Dad making up a new limerick about Mum and vowing to remember her. The front cover states: 'one family, their dog and a new beginning', but I didn't feel that the book showed this new beginning. I wanted to visit the family again a couple of months later, to see the boys and Dad moving forward in their life without Mum.
Butler's writing style is unusual, very spare and with paragraphs which often consist of only one sentence. This may help young readers to access the story more easily, but the subject matter is more suited to an older age group. I would recommend this book for children facing the death of someone they love, not least because it will help them to understand the emotional turmoil they're experiencing. However, I imagine it would be a worrying read for those whose lives aren't touched by such a tragedy; few children even consider the possibility that one of their parents might die and maybe it's best not to encourage them to think about something which, thankfully, happens to only a few.
This has been a difficult book to review because it deals with such a sad subject – the illness, decline and death of George and Theo's dearly loved mum. Told in the first person, from George's point of view, it begins by showing his close family having fun together, then moves into a troubling time where the boys try to cope with Mum's illness without really understanding how serious it is. Finally they discover that Mum has terminal cancer. Her death comes very near the end of the book.
The first part of the story, before Mum falls ill, shows a normal family adopting a new dog and making up limericks. There's a lot of farting in it, which children will find funny. Gradually clues begin to emerge about Mum's illness, though these are fairly subtle and easily missed at first. As the illness progresses, the boys' routine alters and friends and extended family members rally round. Mixed up with this is a subplot about a bully in George's class.
George goes through many different emotions during the course of the story, but is haunted by the possibility that Mum's illness is his fault. This is a common misconception amongst children trying to cope with the illness and death of a parent, and Butler handles it with a gentleness and compassion which will help children in a similar situation. However, the story ends too soon after Mum's death, in my opinion, with the boys and Dad making up a new limerick about Mum and vowing to remember her. The front cover states: 'one family, their dog and a new beginning', but I didn't feel that the book showed this new beginning. I wanted to visit the family again a couple of months later, to see the boys and Dad moving forward in their life without Mum.
Butler's writing style is unusual, very spare and with paragraphs which often consist of only one sentence. This may help young readers to access the story more easily, but the subject matter is more suited to an older age group. I would recommend this book for children facing the death of someone they love, not least because it will help them to understand the emotional turmoil they're experiencing. However, I imagine it would be a worrying read for those whose lives aren't touched by such a tragedy; few children even consider the possibility that one of their parents might die and maybe it's best not to encourage them to think about something which, thankfully, happens to only a few.
February 10, 2014
This is a beautifully written and heartfelt book. It is the kind of book that will make you laugh and cry in equal measures, and then you'll want to tell all your friends to read it too! George is a wonderful narrator, and the clever use of different fonts for his differing feelings really helped me, as a reader, to connect to his emotions throughout the story. It's obviously a sad story, but it never dwells on the sadness or feels to melancholic, there is a strong message about families sticking together in times of trouble and there was an overriding sense of hope throughout. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to fans of A Boy Called Hope and Wonder.
February 26, 2014
A poignant, heartwrenchingly emotive tale - told in the voice of a young boy. As a mother of 3 who's had her fair share of medical dramas it touched me and I shed more than one tear.
It's well-written, punchy and more than a little cute.
Despite sensing where the tale will end - endurance is key and the final tears are bitter-sweet.
It's well-written, punchy and more than a little cute.
Despite sensing where the tale will end - endurance is key and the final tears are bitter-sweet.
July 21, 2014
Although dealing with a difficult subject Heather handles it with a deft touch and draws you into the grief without it ever feeling gratuitous.
An author to watch
An author to watch
July 13, 2015
I did enjoy this book but it was quite slow and the ending was pretty sad....reminded me to live each day cos you never know what's round the corner!
March 9, 2016
SO SAD!
June 7, 2016
You need tissues when you're reading this book. It's funny but sad too.
August 5, 2019
i read this book when i was an early teen, maybe 11 or 13 years old? it gave me a new insight and perspective into life, and how grateful i should be :)
March 26, 2017
Livro mais que perfeitooooo
April 15, 2017
I'm not really sure what's the hype all about for this book. It is a lovely children's book, nicely written and with an interesting theme for kids to read about, specially if a child that is going through the same situation as the boys, reads it. But I don't know... I normally find children's books adorable and even take something from it to my life, but nothing happens with this book.
The age of the kids written in the books has absolutely nothing to do with children of 8 and 1o years old. I mean, I work with kids, so I would know. I'd say George is 8 and Theo is 6 years old in this book, but not more than that. Anyways, apart from that, for some reason I was expecting that the dog would somehow help them go through the difficult times, but honestly, he is just there in the story but does not add much, which is a bummer, because I'm such a dog lover and would have loved seem some more interaction of him with the kids.
The age of the kids written in the books has absolutely nothing to do with children of 8 and 1o years old. I mean, I work with kids, so I would know. I'd say George is 8 and Theo is 6 years old in this book, but not more than that. Anyways, apart from that, for some reason I was expecting that the dog would somehow help them go through the difficult times, but honestly, he is just there in the story but does not add much, which is a bummer, because I'm such a dog lover and would have loved seem some more interaction of him with the kids.
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