Jessica's Ghost
Format:Paperback
Publisher:David Fickling Books
Published:7th Apr '16
Should be back in stock very soon

A wonderful novel for young readers, which tackles a difficult subject with the perfect mix of empathy and humour.
A wonderful novel for young readers; which tackles a difficult subject with the perfect mix of empathy and humour.Francis has never had a friend like Jessica before. She's the first person he's ever met who can make him feel completely himself. Jessica has never had a friend like Francis before. Not just because he's someone to laugh with every day - but because he's the first person who has ever been able to see her . . . Jessica's Ghost is a funny, moving and beautiful book by a master storyteller, about the power of friendship to shine a warm light into dark places.
A hymn to the joys of 'being different' * Guardian *
A heart-warming, uplifting read * Books for Keeps *
Compelling * Sun *
Poignant * Metro *
- Winner of Calderdale Children’s Book of the Year 2016 (UK)
- Winner of Leeds Book Awards 2016 (UK)
- Winner of Stockport Children’s Book Award 2016 (UK)
- Winner of Leeds Book Awards 2016
- Short-listed for Costa Children's Book Award 2016
ISBN: 9781910200568
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 19mm
Weight: 223g
256 pages