Finn & Kaz are about to meet for the first time:
By Linda GreenTen-year-old Finn, a quirky, sensitive boy who talks a lot and only eats at cafes with a 5-star hygiene rating, is having a tough time at school and home.
The Book:
Outspoken Kaz, 59, who has an acerbic sense of humour and a heart of gold, is working at the café when Finn and his mum come in..
They don’t know it yet, but the second time they meet will be a moment which changes both of their lives forever…
A chance meeting in a café sparks a heart-warming friendship between 59- year-old Kaz and 10-year-old Finn. Finn is a sensitive character who finds it hard to fit in at school. He has a passion for gardening and his hero is Alan Titchmarsh.
Kaz is working to support herself and her brother Terry, who has schizophrenia and finds everyday life a challenge. When something happens to Finn’s mother, the two are drawn together and each finds their life enriched. the premise of this book and the main characters are so likeable; sensitive and thoughtful Finn, his mum who wants the world to appreciate his individuality,
his dad who can see the pitfalls of not having a ‘normal’ son, Kaz who has a heart of gold and ‘our’ Terry with his fascination for ‘Stars in their Eyes’ and an ongoing ‘conversation’ with Matthew Kelly. Overall, this is a feelgood book, but alongside the comedy, there is heartbreak and the stark reality of the benefit system which lets so many people like Kaz and Terry down.”
The Book Reviewed:
Heart-warming and heart-breaking, by the end, you'll want to pluck Finn from the pages and give him a big hug. One of the most uplifting yet heart-breaking novels you will ever read'
Every single heartbreaking word. REALLY well done. Ten-year-old Finn, a quirky, sensitive boy who talks a lot and only eats at cafes with a 5-star hygiene rating, is having a tough time at school and home. Outspoken Kaz, 59, who has an acerbic sense of humour and a heart of gold, is working at the cafe when Finn and his mum come in.
They don't know it yet, but the second time they meet will be a moment which changes both of their lives forever . . . 'An emotional read with a remarkable and uplifting conclusion'
It’s An original and moving story, you'll want to savour every single word of this beautifully written and thought-provoking novel. An absolute winner. Up there with the very best. I've read hundreds of books and never has one touched me like this one. Beautifully written. This is one story that will stay with me. I loved every page. I'd go so far as to say, one of the best books I've ever read of it’s kind.
You will not be disappointed. You’ll laughed and cry the whole way through in equal measures. Linda Green is an incredibly talented author and this book is crafted in such a special and clever way. Absolutely LOVED IT.'