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The World in Johnny's Back Garden

2017 | Contemporary | Fiction & Poetry | Natural World | Young Adult (YA)

Johnny didn't intentionally mean to get involved with, Maisie, the old lady next door. Rumours around the playground claimed she was a witch and children threw stones at her windows. But Johnny wasn't like other kids, he found her kind and caring, if not just a little weird. She claimed he had a gift and made him feel special.

That was until the 'incident'. Waking up in hospital without any memory of what happened to him, Johnny started to see things. Incredible things. But upon returning home he was horrified to discover even his own parents had turned against this sweet old lady. Had the whole world gone mad? Or did the bang on the head turn him mad?

Johnny's world erupts into chaos. Not only has he made an enemy of the school bully but unexplainable events make him start to question his own sanity. Worst of all he can never share his experiences with the only person in the world who would understand, Maisie.

When the real-life monster comes, Johnny finally understands. He will never see things the same ever again.

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Kurt Chambers
Published by UK Children's Publishing
Edition Kindle
ASIN B077YZN7SW
Language English

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The World in Johnny's Back Garden
Kurt Chambers | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Natural World, Young Adult (YA)
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I was lucky enough for the author to let me have a preview of this book while he was toying with publishing it. I am very glad that he did because it is rare for a book to be so engrossing from beginning to end while running through so many different themes and emotions.

The plot revolves around Johnny, a more-or-less ordinary boy who is a bit of a loner at school. One day he decides to offer to help the old lady next door - Masie - with her garden. Everyone at school calls her a witch and throws stones at her house but that doesn't deter Johnny.

From this point forward the narrative takes Johnny through a range of experiences showing how his narrow existence could be so much richer if he took more notice of the things around him. This is literally mind expanding and life-changing for Johnny, although he must accept the hardships that come with his new friendship and knowledge.

The result is a fantastic read for both young adults and older, gently suggesting a sound ecological message without labouring it and without sugar coating any of life's ups and downs. Johnny experiences much throughout the book but ends up a stronger and better person for it. The reader goes with him on his journey every step of the way.

This is the kind of book that makes me wish I could award 11 stars out of 10 and will always be a favourite of mine. The only way this book could be any better would be for it to be the start of a series.
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