Flyaway Boy

A missing boy sparks a quiet revolution in his hometown.

When Kabir disappears, his town scrambles to find him only to realise that they never truly saw him at all. Flyaway Boy is a heartfelt story about difference, belonging, and being found on your own terms.

In a quiet hill town full of order and straight lines, Kabir struggles to fit in. At school, he’s too different. At home, he’s misunderstood. One day, he disappears, leaving his community in panic and confusion. As the search unfolds, so does a deeper story: one of a boy trying to be himself in a world that won’t listen. Told with a lot of humour, heart, and empathy, Flyaway Boy is a powerful celebration of individuality and imagination. This uplifting novel highlights how important it is to truly see, hear and support the children in our lives instead of boxing them in with adult expectations.