The diary of an irrepressible girl learning to deal with friendship, grief and growing up, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.
Harry Christmas and Angie Moon are best friends and almost-twins. Ever since they were born two days apart they’ve been partners in cloud-spotting, sweet-eating and treehouse-building. But when Harry is taken to hospital for headaches that won’t go away, he needs Angie more than ever. Because when things fall apart, only a best friend can stitch them back together. Told through Angie's lively diary, this is a bittersweet story about friendship and growing up.
Creators
Marcia Williams is famous for her retellings of classic stories. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and Greek Myths, her humorous comic-strip illustrations are hugely popular all over the world. Recent titles include The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice, Archie's War, My Secret War Diary and The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes and Ferrets. She lives in London. www.marciawilliams.co.uk
Reviews
A captivating tale that shows us an earth-moving friendship and the courage it takes to truly love another person.I can’t recommend this book enough. It is middle-grade, so you will find it easy to read, but it is amazing and you need it in your life.
Bookish Intoxication
Written in a wonderfully energetic diary format, Cloud Boy is a poignant and beautiful story about friendship and childhood innocence lost and found. It is a story with many layers knitted together creating a blanket that wraps the reader up transporting them amongst the clouds and at times into the past. It is the subplot that adds such tender nostalgia to the story…It is the type of book that can just be enjoyed or delved into for a deeper examination
Magpies
Cloud Boy is a great choice for confident and mature readers aged 11+, but parents and teachers should ensure they are comfortable with the themes and plot prior to children reading.
CBCA: Reading Time