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The Bubble Wrap Boy

The Bubble Wrap Boy

Published in
2014
3.67
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Description

Charlie Han's troubles are way bigger than he is. At school, he's branded an outsider, a loser - the tiny kid from the Chinese Chippy. His only ally is Sinus Sedgely, the only lad in school with a worse reputation than Charlie himself. Life at home isn't much better. His dad is better with a wok than he is with words, and his mum is suffocating the life out of Charlie, wrapping him in enough cotton wool to fill a pharmacy. But when a new passion leads Charlie to the mother of all confrontations, he finds his mum's been hiding a massive secret. A secret that whilst shocking, might actually lead Charlie to feeling ten feet tall. The Bubble Wrap Boy is about the terrors of friendship, family and one undersized boy's ability to think BIG...
Age
12-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
400 pages

Why to read

  • Relatable characters facing real-life challenges
  • Humorous and heartfelt narrative
  • Themes of self-acceptance and personal growth
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