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“Mam, did you think George was,” I say, “a bit … weird?”
“Weird? Yes, I suppose so. But you kids are all a bit weird if you ask me. And to tell the truth, it’d be weird if you weren’t.”
When a new boy joins the class, everyone thinks he’s a bit strange, but he’s brilliant at football and loves crisps, and that’s all that matters to Dan and Maxie. However, the truth about George is stranger than anyone could have imagined … and more sinister, too. Can his new pals help him to become truly free?
Almond takes a thought-provoking look at AI, and what it means to be human’ The Bookseller
‘Almond elevates ordinary moments and experiences into extraordinary ones, and so, along with prompting deep thoughts in his chosen narrator, Daniel, George ultimately comes to an epiphany of his own after gazing at his reflection in a pond. Likely to leave readers thinking deep thoughts of their own. Kirkus Reviews, starred review
‘Cleverly disguised as a heist, Almond ’s moving page-turner ponders nothing less than humanity and free will, and how to have a great time in the woods.’ The Observer
‘David Almond tackles deep philosophical themes with an invisibly light touch in this funny story about George, a new boy at school.’ The Daily Mail, The Irish Daily Mail & The Scottish Daily Mail
‘Like so many of David Almond’s books, this ends up being a celebration of humanity and wonder, and of what it feels like to be young.’ The Times & The Irish Times
Shortlisted for The Little Rebels Award.
