![]() ![]() This is a brilliant and positive debut from Sam Copeland about an often tricky topic. ![]() This is a book that isn’t what you expect, cleverly portraying ways of dealing with stress and anxiety, and providing some sound advice throughout.Ī child might be able to see elements of themselves in Charlie, and the book includes some references to anecdotal phrases centred around anxiety, without dwelling on the negatives. Told from Charlie’s point of view, there is a dark side to the seemingly comedic nature of this book as you realise that Charlie’s animal habits are a cause of a bigger problem. Over the course of the book, Charlie aims to overcome his difficulties and worries before the school play to avoid any major embarrassments.Īs soon as Charlie tells his friends, they want to try everything they can to help him find out why it happens, proving that anything is possible with a little help from your friends. ![]() Except something strange happens to Charlie at random times for no apparent reason: he changes into animals.Ĭharlie feels quite lonely because at first, no one else seems to believe him that this is going on, let alone tries to understand why. And right now, Charlie has quite a lot to worry about: And even though every kid wants a superhero power, Charlie isnt keen on changing into a chicken in the middle of the school play. Trouble is, he cant decide when - it only happens when he gets worried. Charlie McGuffin seems like a normal school boy but, like we all do, he has his worries. All sorts of animals: a flea, a pigeon, even a rhino. ![]()
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