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Nothing Ever Happens Here

Sarah Hagger-Holt author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published:9th Jan '20

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Nothing Ever Happens Here cover

"A barrier-breaking, empathy-inducing story for all." LoveReading4Kids

I wonder what people would think if they could take the front off our house, like a doll's house, and watch us. All in the same house, but everyone separate. No one talking, but everyone thinking the same thing. Will we ever be a normal family again?

Izzy's family is under the spotlight when her dad comes out as Danielle, a trans woman. Now shy Izzy must face her fears, find her voice, confront the bullies and stand up for her family.

Warm, honest and hopeful, this is a story about the power of family, friendship and being true to yourself.

This authentic-feeling book, filled with warm, nuanced characterisation, explores the idea of transition in a gentle, unsensational way. * The Guardian *
Gentle and compassionate book * The Times Literary Supplement *
Perfectly pitched, this is a timely, gentle and honest story that will inspire conversations and encourage empathy. * BookTrust *
A barrier-breaking, empathy-inducing story for all. * LoveReading4Kids *
[Hagger-Holt] never lets the book's simple and timeless message - that everyone has the right to be accepted and love as their own, authentic self - eclipse the story. * Teach Primary *

  • Short-listed for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Warwickshire Secondary Book Award 2021
  • Long-listed for The Diverse Book Awards 2021 (UK)
  • Nominated for The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2021 (UK)

ISBN: 9781474966238

Dimensions: 199mm x 133mm x 17mm

Weight: 230g

272 pages