I heard Ben Miller on Radio 4 this weekend and this book spoke to me instantly when the plot was discussed. I have a physics degree and an often naughty youngest child. This book was written for our family!
My 8YO is on chapter 6 already and beams from ear to ear when devouring it. We've read a little together and the reading level is perfect for her, with only a few words needing explanation. There a few topics relating to black holes that are covered very well, but have not fear, this is about the concept of a black hole sucking everything in, not trying to create mini scientists.
Story concept feels genuinely novel and pace is gentle but has enough momentum to keep the pages turning. The beauty (reading ahead a little at night) is the soft message coming later about how sometimes problems are better solved and worked through, not "disappeared".
So far, so good. We've also bought another of his books. It's always great to discover a new author that kids love, with his own take on a writing style from personal experience.
Worth just quickly pointing out that whilst there are some beautiful accompanying illustrations in the book, they are few and far between (probably every 20-30 pages or so) Worthwhile knowing depending on how image based your child’s reading is.
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My 8YO is on chapter 6 already and beams from ear to ear when devouring it. We've read a little together and the reading level is perfect for her, with only a few words needing explanation. There a few topics relating to black holes that are covered very well, but have not fear, this is about the concept of a black hole sucking everything in, not trying to create mini scientists.
Story concept feels genuinely novel and pace is gentle but has enough momentum to keep the pages turning. The beauty (reading ahead a little at night) is the soft message coming later about how sometimes problems are better solved and worked through, not "disappeared".
So far, so good. We've also bought another of his books. It's always great to discover a new author that kids love, with his own take on a writing style from personal experience.
Worth just quickly pointing out that whilst there are some beautiful accompanying illustrations in the book, they are few and far between (probably every 20-30 pages or so) Worthwhile knowing depending on how image based your child’s reading is.
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