Description
Alex's best friend is Kevin the cockapoo, although what he wants most of all is a friend at school. A charming and gentle story about how life isn't one size fits all.
Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex and, as an autistic person, change can be terrifying. With the first day of high school only a couple of months away, Alex is sure that having a friend by his side will help. So, he's devised a plan - impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin. This should be a walk in the park ... right?
About the Author
Kate Foster is a children's author writing about friends, family, and dogs. Originally from a small town in the south east of England, she now lives on the stunning Gold Coast in Australia with her family and second-hand dogs. She is passionate about encouraging and teaching a wider understanding of autism and mental illness via positive approach and representation.
Reviews
Paws is a thoughtful, and well-crafted book which deals with friendship and hope. Alex is a wonderfully caring character. * Maisie Chan *
This was a charming read I thoroughly enjoyed. I think any young reader will relate to Alex as he navigates school, dreams and forming friendships with the fun of a dog show thrown in! Honest, touching and real ... a hug of a book. * Gina Blaxill *
This is a book about friendship and it's ADORABLE. It's gentle & heart warming and - thankfully, because it's impossible not to care - has the perfect feel good ending * Perdita Cargill *
I raced through this book and really related to it again due to Loghan and the issues that he faces.
The book is written beautifully with a lovely story and well developed characters that I loved especially Alex.
I loved that their was a dog in this story who was Alex's best friend because honestly as a mother of a boy who faces the same challenges as Alex, this really resonated with me. [...] I loved it and if you like reading middle grade books, love dogs or just love heart-warming books in general, this is the book for you.
This book is aimed at age 7-10 but I got a lot out of it as an adult too. It was so educational. My son (age 8) has recently been diagnosed as autistic and basically Alex is him! He related to Alex in so many ways, he said 'Alex talks like me, and his brain blocks out things like mine does', he was eager to read this every night, I think it really resonated with him and it's definitely one we will be re-read, especially as he gets older. -- @real_mother_booker
Book Information
ISBN 9781406399240
Author Kate Foster
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 14mm
