SuitabookFamily change and coping
Josh’s family is used to change, but Jamie’s behaviour creates a further challenge that the household struggles to manage.
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Linda Newbery - Author
This is a family-centred story about a child whose behaviour and identity appear to change dramatically, and a brother who tries to understand what is happening while the household struggles.
JOSH'S FAMILY IS used to changes--but now they are hurtling into even more. Although Josh has always had an affinity with animals, it's his younger brother Jamie who falls under the all-pervading wild cat spell."Leo" seems to have taken over Jamie's life. He eats when and what he wants, speaks only when he needs to. Soon it becomes impossible for the family to cope with his frightening, unpredictable behavior. Only Josh understands his brother's moods, but is he brave enough to break through Jamie's unhappy mask, and save them all?From the Hardcover edition.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a family-centred story about a child whose behaviour and identity appear to change dramatically, and a brother who tries to understand what is happening while the household struggles.
Josh’s family is used to change, but Jamie’s behaviour creates a further challenge that the household struggles to manage.
Josh believes he understands Jamie’s moods and may need to break through Jamie’s unhappy mask.
The frightening and unpredictable behaviour, family strain and Jamie’s unhappy presentation may deserve attention.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
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