My Especially Weird Week with Tess

THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'This funny, award-winning novel by Dutch writer Woltz is original and touching and has two wonderfully memorable characters Sally Morris, Daily Mail Its the first day of the holidays and Sam is roaming the island of Texel, imagining what itd feel like to be the last person on earth. Then, like a whirlwind, 12-year-old islander Tess swoops into his life. Sams only option is to go along for the ride. Soon hes dancing the waltz, burying a pet canary and coming up with an especially weird plan to help Tess find her father, who doesnt even know she exists. Along the way, Sam discovers the true meaning of family and what it is to be alive. One things for sure this is a holiday hell never forget.