The wrong shoes

by Tom Percival

ISBN: 9781398527140

Published: 2025-05-08

A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class. 'Powerful and moving with the potential to change lives' Hannah Gold 'Full of empathy and most importantly, heart' Phil Earle There's a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they're all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . . Will has the wrong shoes - he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way. Praise for The Wrong Shoes: 'An extraordinary, powerful and moving book that has the potential to change lives.' Hannah Gold 'Every chapter is full of experience & empathy & most importantly, heart' Phil Earle 'Reading fiction is about...