Flyaway Boy
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Lantana Publishing
Published:10th Sep '26
Should be back in stock very soon
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.
"Themes of identity, feeling misunderstood, family appreciation, and the emotional impact of adults' expectations emerge naturally in this unconventional, thought-provoking novel whose distinctive voice and open-ended mystery invite reflection and discussion." — Kirsten Caldwell (Booklist)
"Even in his absence, Kabir remains at the center of this aching narrative, and the nuanced portrait that emerges is of a child whose irrepressible imagination defies others’ expectations. Digitally created, midcentury-inspired illustrations reinforce the surreal tone. Readers will savor this quiet story about empathy." — Publisher Weekly
"Like its star, this story brims with an awareness of life’s possibilities and is full of warmth, humour and imagination... A celebration of the imagination and individuality starring a very special young person." –– LoveReading4Kids
"I adored this. Really different, with lyrical language and a story about a boy who doesn’t fit into neat boxes like everyone around him. Full of curiosity and creativity." —Claire Linney, author of The Time Tub Travellers series
ISBN: 9781836290360
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