"Victor's Party" by Hazel Townson follows the story of Victor, a boy who feels out of place and struggles to fit in with his peers. As he plans a birthday party, he faces challenges in navigating relationships and social expectations. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and the pressures of adolescence. Through a series of humorous and poignant events, Victor learns valuable lessons about being true to himself and the importance of genuine connections. The story captures the ups and downs of growing up, ultimately celebrating the beauty of individuality and the joy of finding one's tribe. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Andersen Young Readers Library .

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 1991 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Hazel Townson was formerly Chief Assistant Librarian in charge of work with young people in Bury, Lancashire. She now devotes her time to writing and for years has been going into schools and libraries to talk to children about writing. She has chaired the Lancashire Children's Book Award for 16 years. Tony Ross is one of the UK s top illustrators of children s stories. His books are published in twenty-two languages. "