"The Boy in the Bubble" by Ian Strachan tells the poignant story of a young boy named Paul, who is born with a rare immune deficiency that confines him to a sterile environment, living his life within a protective bubble. As he navigates the challenges of isolation, fear, and longing for normalcy, Paul’s journey reflects themes of resilience, hope, and the universal desire for connection. Through his eyes, readers explore the complexities of living in a world filled with both wonder and danger, ultimately discovering the power of friendship and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1994 by Egmont UK Ltd .