THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB AND NUMBER ONE AMAZON BESTSELLER

'The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel'
Mail on Sunday

A Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author's own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.

A father who rediscovers love

Alex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn't understand him. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands.

A son who shows him how to live

Meet eight-year-old Sam: beautiful, surprising - and different. To him the world is a frightening mystery. But as his imagination comes to life, his family will be changed . . . for good.

'One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time'
Good Housekeeping

'Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did'
Graeme Simsion

'Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. Awesome.'
Jenny Colgan

'Heartwarming'
The Unmumsy Mum

'A wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love'
Daily Mail

'A great plot, with a rare sense of honesty'
Guardian

'A truly beautiful story'
Heat

'A heartwarming and wise story'
Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love

About the Author
Keith Stuart is an author and journalist. His heartwarming debut novel, A Boy Made of Blocks, was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and a major bestseller. His third novel, The Frequency of Us, was a BBC2 Between the Covers pick and Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. Keith has written for publications including Empire, Red and Esquire, and is the former games editor of the Guardian. He lives with his wife and two sons in Frome, Somerset. TWITTER: @keefstuart INSTAGRAM: keef.stuart TIKTOK: @Keefstuart

Reviews

The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel

* Mail on Sunday *
A Boy Made of Blocks is constructed around not just a great plot, but a rare sense of honesty and insight. -- John Harris * Guardian *
Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did * Graeme Simsion *
A heart-warming and wise story . . . I shed a few tears but was left with a warm glow * Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love *
Heartwarming, funny and special. I devoured this cracking book. * The Unmumsy Mum *
Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. Awesome. * Jenny Colgan *
One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time * Good Housekeeping *
A Boy Made of Blocks is one of those unique and exquisite stories that grab you from the very first line. Searingly honest and poignant . . . tremendously moving. A truly beautiful story. * Heat *
Even the hardest of hearts will be warmed by this poignant tale based on the author's life with his autistic son * Mail on Sunday *
This is a wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love that tugs at your heart. * Daily Mail *
Stuart scatters his rose petals with enough thorns to ensure his often very funny debut will get under the skin . . . a tear-jerker -- Claire Allfree * Metro *
Be prepared to shed tears (Book of the Week) * Sun *
A Boy Made of Blocks is a wonderful read and I imagine that this will be one of many outstanding novels by Keith Stuart. * Huffington Post *
This debut is sad, funny and full of heart-melting moments that make tears inevitable. * Daily Express *
[A] warm, humorous and touching story about fatherhood and family * Sunday Mirror *
This book is incredible. Keith Stuart is a very clever man. * Stuart Heritage *
Fans of Nick Hornby with love this funny and moving tale. * Closer *
A heartwarming read * Sunday Express *
Warm and real, honest and heart-breaking, joyous and life-affirming. It has the lot. * Vanessa Greene *
Keith Stuart is a master at balancing humour alongside the serious. He has a light touch but also moves us deeply, and his characters are wonderfully real. Clever and full of insight. * Virginia Macgregor *
The characters are well-developed and vulnerable, learning to navigate and make sense of a world filled with obstacles. Stuart's debut novel is a charming and timely tale of learning to connect in the digital age. * Kirkus *
An engaging and satisfying read on modern parenting * Your Weekend (New Zealand) *
It was refreshing to read a story where the characters flail around, panic, cry, swear, yet ultimately are determined to build little blocks of happiness with those whom they love. -- Cath Weeks * The Big Issue *
Touching and funny * Autism Eye *
An escape, majestic and beautiful, into a world where imagination is the only limit. * Forbes *
Heartbreakingly realistic * Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House *


Awards
Short-listed for Waverton Good Read Award 2018 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9780751563290
Author Keith Stuart
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 286g
Dimensions(mm) 195mm * 128mm * 26mm