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The Bubble Boy

The Bubble Boy

Published in
2016
4.07
on Goodreads (2,145)

Description

They call it a crash when the blood goes from my head to my feet, pours out into the room and drains through a hole in the middle of the floor. They call it a crash when the walls start spinning and the pictures blur. Then the ceiling turns black and the floor turns black and I don't know which way I'm facing any more. Eleven-year-old Joe can't remember a life outside of his hospital room, with its beeping machines and view of London's rooftops. His condition means he's not allowed outside, not even for a moment, and his few visitors risk bringing life-threatening germs inside his 'bubble'. But then someone new enters his world and changes it for ever. THE BUBBLE BOY is the story of how Joe spends his days, copes with his loneliness and frustrations, and looks - with superhero-syle bravery, curiosity and hope - to a future without limits. Expect superheroes, super nurses and a few tears from this truly unique story.
Age
8-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
318 pages

Why to read

  • Inspiring story of resilience
  • Insight into the life of someone with a chronic illness
  • Heartwarming portrayal of friendship
  • Encourages empathy and understanding