I have been an Anne Fine nut from an early age and there is not a lot of her work I haven’t read. I came across this book in a charity shop (in the adult section) and knew I had to read it. Published in 2012 it tells the story of a boy called Daniel who believes himself to be an invalid. Then one day his world is turned upside down and his life starts to go in a new direction. There is not a lot I can tell you about the main plot without giving spoilers galore but this is what I can tell you: this book was very creepy - in a good way. If I try and fit it into a particular genre I would err towards gothic horror (because, as with any scary book I read, it nearly ended up in the fridge a number of times) as it will make you want to switch every light on in the house and check under the bed before you go to sleep. But it certainly isn’t conventional. Anne fine manages to weave a combination of intrigue, tension and suspense almost effortlessly into the story which, on the outset, seems completely harmless. This book is for older children and I would probably aim it at 12+. I highly recommend it! Great if: You like a horror story
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