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Nothing Ever Happens HereNothing Ever Happens Here
Age 9+
"A barrier-breaking, empathy-inducing story for all." LoveReading4Kids
I wonder what people would think if they could take the front off our house, like a doll's house, and watch us. All in the same house, but everyone separate. No one talking, but everyone thinking the same thing. Will we ever be a normal family again?
Izzy's family is under the spotlight when her dad comes out as Danielle, a trans woman. Now shy Izzy must face her fears, find her voice, confront the bullies and stand up for her family.
Warm, honest and hopeful, this is a story about the power of family, friendship and being true to yourself.
- Extent:
- 272 pages
- Dimensions:
- 199.1 x 132.7mm
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9781474966238
- Book Band:
- White
- Key Stage:
- KS2, KS3
- Publication Date:
- January 2020
- Work Reference:
- 05347
Shortlisted
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021
Shortlisted
Warwickshire Secondary Book Award 2021
Longlisted
The Diverse Book Awards 2021
Nominated
The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2021
This authentic-feeling book, filled with warm, nuanced characterisation, explores the idea of transition in a gentle, unsensational way.
Gentle and compassionate book
Perfectly pitched, this is a timely, gentle and honest story that will inspire conversations and encourage empathy.
A barrier-breaking, empathy-inducing story for all.
[Hagger-Holt] never lets the book's simple and timeless message - that everyone has the right to be accepted and love as their own, authentic self - eclipse the story.
From the blog
Teachers’ resources
Discussion questions perfect for KS3 book groups and library lessons, covering key themes including family, religion, LGBTQ+ issues and bravery.
Extras
Authorfy Masterclass
Join Sarah Hagger-Holt as she discusses her LGBTQ+ characters and themes of friendship, family and identity in Nothing Ever Happens Here.