The Silence Seeker

Oct 5, 2024 4:07 PM

Author:Ben Morley,Carl Pearce

The Silence Seeker

When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.

A simple, moving story which is the perfect way to gently open discussion around the refugee crisis.

Reviews

Explores the vibrancy and diversity of city life through gritty, yet child-friendly illustrations that are beautifully atmospheric and evocative

—— Booktrust Best Book Guide

Pearce's manga-style art shows grungy urban scenes honestly

—— Publishers Weekly

An original and thought-provoking story that explores the issue of asylum seekers in a truly engaging way

—— Child Education Plus

A touching book

—— Alison Walsh , Independent on Sunday

Beautifully illustrated by Carl Pearce, with a resonating message that will encourage children to want to ask questions

—— Bournemouth Daily Echo

There is something about snot which intrigues at this age and Morris the Mankiest Monster provides plenty of toenails, pustules and other delights from a disgusting but friendly monster

—— Alison Walsh , Irish Independent on Sunday

Children will absolutely love it - I will leave adults to make up their own minds . . . The illustrations are wonderful - full of grisly details that children will adore, and they will delight in reading the story to you. Great fun!

—— Parents In Touch

Any book that has an embossed green bogey on the cover has already got my vote. This frankly vile book is a complete and utter joy from beginning to end . . . A revoltingly good treat for young children

—— Stacia Briggs , Norwich Telegraph

Sarah McIntyre certainly does not hold back with her illustrations of Giles Andreae's hilarious rhyming words . . . Sarah's illustrations are all beautifully drawn, with an incredible attention to detail that will have children poring lovingly over the pages

—— Book Zone For Boys

Comes across as an infant Fungus the Bogeyman in the sort of humourous rhymes of text Giles Andreae does so well

—— The School Librarian

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