The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen
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The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen
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Narrated by:
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Ashleigh Ball
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Written by:
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Susin Nielsen
About this listen
Darker than her previous novels, Susin peoples this novel about the ultimate cost of bullying with a cast of fabulous characters, dark humour, and a lovable, difficult protagonist struggling to come to terms with the horrible crime his brother has committed.
WINNER - Governor General's Award - Children's Literature (2012)
FINALIST - BC Book Prizes’ Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize
What the critics say
"...with fully developed adult and child characters and a solid sense of middle school humor, the author has crafted an insightful and nuanced novel about bullying and suicide, and familial love and resilience." (School Library Journal)
"...a highly emotional story about a family that blames one another, and themselves, for an unimaginable tragedy. Nielsen’s balance of humor and pathos is finely honed, making this a surprisingly breezy read for so heavy a topic." (Booklist)
"...a realistic, poignant portrait of one teen who overcomes nearly unbearable feelings of grief and guilt." (Kirkus Reviews)
"Nielsen treats a heavy subject with a light, optimistic touch, and while Henry’s passion and distress are evident, his wacky commitment to ‘Saturday Night Smash-up’ and his own ironic, yet earnest, perspective leavens the serious subject matter." (The Toronto Star)
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