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Letters from the Upside

By Katya Balen

Adjectives

heartfelt uplifting insightful

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Con struggles with anger after his dad leaves, leading to school suspension and strained friendships. His neighbour, Mr Williams, introduces him to homing pigeons on the rooftop. Caring for the birds helps Con find hope and responsibility. When Mr Williams is away, Con wonders if the pigeons can help him reconnect with his dad.

About the author

Katya Balen is a brilliant author who writes heartfelt and imaginative stories for children. She is well known for her award-winning book 'October, October', which follows a girl living in the woods. Katya loves exploring nature and often includes themes of friendship and adventure in her books, making them exciting and moving to read.

Pages

288 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2025

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