by John Boyne
First published 2010
Eight-year-old Noah flees his troubled home and ventures into a mysterious forest. There, he meets a kind-eyed toymaker who offers shelter and shares an enchanting tale of his own troubled past. As Noah listens, he finds solace and begins to understand his own struggles. This poignant story explores the courage it takes to confront life's difficulties, and the comfort that can be found in unexpected connections.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
240 pages · Paperback · Yearling