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My Especially Weird Week with Tess: THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK

My Especially Weird Week with Tess: THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK


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10-year-old Sam is spending the holidays with his family on the Dutch island of Texel, but no one is having fun. His older brother has broken his ankle; his mum is plagued by migraines; and the morbidly imaginative Sam decides to prepare for the day his family might die by practicing loneliness. But when 11-year-old whirlwind Tess catapults herself into his life, Sam’s only option is to follow her lead. Tess wants to find her father, who doesn’t even know she exists. Together they come up with an especially weird plan to lure him onto the island for one week, discovering the joy of living and the meaning of family along the way.  A hilarious, heart-warming tale about family, friendship and what it means to live.

About the Author :
Anna Woltz is an internationally bestselling children’s author based in the Netherlands. She has written twenty-five books for young readers, which have been translated into twenty-four languages and won numerous prizes. My Especially Weird Week with Tess was made into an award-winning film titled My Extraordinary Summer with Tess. It has been translated into thirteen languages.

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"[Woltz’s] imagination and ability to convey complicated family dynamics is unmatched in books for this age group… My Especially Weird Week with Tess has already become one of my favourite summer adventure stories." "From one day’s eclectic activities to the next, the story’s pace never falters, while Sam’s observations and earnest, occasionally clueless responses to new situations add to the narrative’s charm...This novel is fresh, amusing, and rewarding." “I loved this. Deep and serious themes dealt with in such a sunlit, funny and enchanting way. A complete delight.” “One (especially weird) week is enough to change your life. I loved spending a week with Sam and Tess in this fast-paced, heart-warming novel. Woltz has a wonderful gift for tackling serious issues with just the right amount of tenderness and humour. All the quirky characters in this book will stay with you long after the last page. Hugely enjoyable.” “Sam and Tess’s charming story comes and goes too fast, much like that unforgettable vacation that you never want to end. I absolutely adored this!” “This novel is a heart-warming, life-affirming read about the importance of family and community, featuring two delightful protagonists who can only be their wonderful, original selves.” 'This funny, award-winning novel by Dutch writer Woltz is original and touching — and has two wonderfully memorable characters… The two complicated children build an unlikely but honest bond... while learning that being different from others can be something to celebrate.’ ‘Tess’s conflicted feelings about her father and Sam’s preoccupation with death’s realities are deftly handled, and Sam’s relationships with his family, particularly his brother, are realistically flawed and filled with love.' ‘What a treat this book is! Vibrant, fast paced, and fresh, its characters leap off the page... A rich and rewarding read that makes me hope to see more of this author’s work becoming available to English readers.’ Praise for Talking to Alaska: ‘Timeless and clever.’ Sophie Dahl ‘A warm-hearted, funny and poignant story that celebrates all things weird and will appeal to a wide range of readers…' 'A delightful adventure that will lift your spirits.' 'Utterly compelling... I read it in one sitting… the relationship between Sam and Tess is delightful.’  'There is something very unique about Anna Woltz’s storytelling style – it’s fantastical yet firmly set in reality, and quirky without being too far-fetched… I’ve come across very few characters who jump off the page like Tess does… an escapist rollercoaster of an adventure that is both deeply charming and at times gently philosophical.’


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780861542963
  • Publisher: Oneworld Publications
  • Publisher Imprint: Rock the Boat
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 176
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0861542967
  • Publisher Date: 06 Apr 2023
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK


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