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Author_Viviane Schwarz
autism
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magic realism
making friends
moving house
neurodiversity
new school
positive story with autistic character
Product details
- ISBN 9781529527223
- Weight: 180g
- Dimensions: 128 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 12 Mar 2026
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Moving somewhere new can come with bumps on the road - until you find a friend who makes you feel right at home.
"We are really leaving," said Maud.
"Yes we are," said Dad, and that made it true. "It'll be fun!"
The fun, Maud felt, was not true yet. Only the leaving.
Maud feels excited about moving house, but also uncertain, and she worries about making friends ... until she meets Gitta. This is a thoughtful, funny and hugely enjoyable read for all children about changing schools, new beginnings, community, empathy ... and a horse that eats sausages. Fully illustrated in black line art, this gently humorous read with a sprinkle of magic and featuring a neurodivergent main character is perfect for all children aged 7-11.
Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of the highly acclaimed picture books There Are Cats in This Book and There Are No Cats in This Book, both of which have been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Viv has also illustrated Ergo and I Am Henry Finch, written by Alexis Deacon. She lives in Brighton and you can find her online at www.vivianeschwarz.co.uk.
