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Not As We Know It


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No. of pages 240

Published: 2015

Great for age 6-12 years

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Jamie and Ned are twins. They do everything together: riding their bikes, beachcombing outside their house, watching their favourite episodes of Star Trek. But Ned is sick, and one day, he may leave Jamie behind. When they discover a strange creature on the beach, Ned wants one more adventure and decides to keep him secretly in their garage. But Jamie begins to hope that the creature might bring some miracle, and stop his brother from going where he can no longer follow . . .

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Tom Avery was born and raised in London in a very large, very loud family, descendants of the notorious pirate Henry Avery. He trained as a teacher and has worked with children in inner city schools in London and Birmingham. Tom lives in Amsterdam with his wife and two sons.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Kate Greenaway Award
The Kate Greenaway Medal is a prestigious annual award presented in the United Kingdom to honour outstanding illustration in children's literature. Established in 1955, the award is named after the famous Victorian illustrator and author Kate Greenaway, who is celebrated for her charming and distinctive illustrations in children's books. The Kate Greenaway Medal aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional illustrations in children's books, highlighting the critical role that visual storytelling plays in engaging young readers. The award is open to any book that is illustrated for children and published in the UK during the eligibility period. This includes various genres, such as picture books, graphic novels, and illustrated stories. A panel of judges reviews submissions to select the shortlist of nominated titles. The judging criteria focus on artistic merit, originality, and the ability to enhance the story being told. The shortlisted titles are announced each year, and the winner is selected from this list

Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.

"Reminiscent of David Almond at his finest." * Metro *

 

"Avery really excels in this quiet depiction of fraternal love and devotion. The portrait of illness is delivered subtly and sensitively. A completely immersive and magical experience." -- Jade Craddock * We Love This Book *

 

"Moving, packed with personality and fun references to its 80s setting. Enchanting and special." * Booktrust *

 

"Absolutely spell-binding. Avery's storytelling has an effortless quality to it. Heartbreakingly beautiful." * Moontrug Blog *

 

"A powerful mix of the retelling of old stories and myths and references to the newer folklore wrought by science fiction film and television" * CLPE *