A Boy Made of Blocks: The most uplifting novel of the year
Sep 2016 · Hachette UK
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THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB 2017 BESTSELLER AND NUMBER ONE AMAZON BESTSELLER
'The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel'
Mail on Sunday
A Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author's own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.
A father who rediscovers love
Alex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn't understand him. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands.
A son who shows him how to live
Meet eight-year-old Sam: beautiful, surprising - and different. To him the world is a frightening mystery. But as his imagination comes to life, his family will be changed . . . for good.
*Keith Stuart's magical and moving second novel Days of Wonder is available to pre-order now.*
'One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time'
Good Housekeeping
'Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did'
Graeme Simsion
'Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. Awesome.'
Jenny Colgan
'Heartwarming'
The Unmumsy Mum
'A wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love'
Daily Mail
'A great plot, with a rare sense of honesty'
Guardian
'A truly beautiful story'
Heat
'A heartwarming and wise story'
Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love
'The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel'
Mail on Sunday
A Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author's own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.
A father who rediscovers love
Alex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn't understand him. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands.
A son who shows him how to live
Meet eight-year-old Sam: beautiful, surprising - and different. To him the world is a frightening mystery. But as his imagination comes to life, his family will be changed . . . for good.
*Keith Stuart's magical and moving second novel Days of Wonder is available to pre-order now.*
'One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time'
Good Housekeeping
'Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did'
Graeme Simsion
'Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. Awesome.'
Jenny Colgan
'Heartwarming'
The Unmumsy Mum
'A wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love'
Daily Mail
'A great plot, with a rare sense of honesty'
Guardian
'A truly beautiful story'
Heat
'A heartwarming and wise story'
Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love
Ratings and reviews
4.9
28 reviews
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July 26, 2021
Reduced me to tears. Fall in love with Sam as he negotiates a scary, loud world that makes him feel like he doesn't belong.
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October 2, 2017
This book started slowly for me but once I got in to it I could not put it down! A beautifully written story that make me smile and cry all the way to the end.
A Google user
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January 21, 2018
A really good read and gives a insight into the perceptions and day to day difficulties of having a child on the autistic spectrum. Both amusing and poignant.
About the author
Keith Stuart is an author and journalist. His heartwarming debut novel, A Boy Made of Blocks, was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and a major bestseller. His third novel, The Frequency of Us, was a BBC2 Between the Covers pick and Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. Keith has written for publications including Empire, Red and Esquire, and is the former games editor of the Guardian. He lives with his wife and two sons in Frome, Somerset. TWITTER: @keefstuart INSTAGRAM: keef.stuart TIKTOK: @Keefstuart
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