Author:Adèle Geras
Geejay - a striking ginger tom with a thirst for adventure - takes matters into his own paws when he discovers a little boy next door who isn't allowed to play outside because of his allergies...
A purr-fect tale!
—— Daily TelegraphThis delightful, bittersweet 'fairytale' is a flight of fantasy with playful use of language and a joy from start to finish. Noah's heartbreaking emotional journey is lightened by a rich vein of absurd humour and eccentric characters
—— Daily MailDestined to become something of a children's classic
—— Mail On SundayIt's inventive, wily, twisty . . . Noah Barleywater Runs Away is a carefully crafted whimsical gem, a story to share with others and to discuss at book clubs, a true publishing event
—— Irish IndependentBoyne has interesting things to say about identity, self knowledge and how we cope with life's travails and the book really does benefit from a second reading. Oliver Jeffers has produced beautiful cover artwork and his line drawings are suitably enigmatic helping to make this both an attractive and desirable package
—— The School LibrarianJacqueline Wilson has a distinctive narrative style with her spunky and articulate young heroines . . . A funny, punchy and quite moving read
—— The Bookseller on DOUBLE ACTTwo worlds conflate in this evocative and moving novel about the healing power of memory.
—— Oxford TimesGeras conveys well the difficulties of relating to a colonial community and being the new child...
—— Books for KeepsThis is a substantial novel suitable for readers of 13+
—— InisBright and very descriptive . . .this book will stay with you forever
—— TBK magIt has a slightly slow start but soon you will be glued to the covers
—— Independent on SundayShort review
—— The Good Book Guide