{"product_id":"9781510109803-when-i-see-blue","title":"When I See Blue","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn inspiring story of OCD, friendship and bravery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e12-year-old Ben has a bully in his brain who tells him what to do. It makes dealing with a new school, new town and parents who are falling apart seem impossible. This heartfelt story about a boy with OCD celebrates how friendship can make you brave and find the strength to overcome anything .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Read for Empathy Collection Choice, chosen by EmpathyLab\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew town, new school, but the bully is in Ben's head .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are 4 things you should know about Ben:  \u003cbr\u003e1. He's 12 years old \u003cbr\u003e2. He's the new kid at school\u003cbr\u003e3. His special number is 4\u003cbr\u003e4. He has a bully in his brain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes Ben's brain makes him count to 4 to prevent bad things happening. Sometimes it makes him tap or blink in 4s. Mostly it makes the smallest things feel impossible. And with a new school, a moody big brother, an absent dad and a mum battling her own demons, Ben feels more out of control than ever. But then he meets April, and with his new friend, Ben might finally figure out how to stand up to the bully in his brain, once and for all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic and affecting #ownvoices story about living life with OCD, from the inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eA Kind of Spark\u003c\/i\u003e and Wonder\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***WINNER of the LEWISHAM BOOK AWARD***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e***WINNER of the READING RAMPAGE AWARD***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e***WINNER of the COVENTRY INSPIRATION BOOK AWARDS***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e***WINNER of the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWARWICKSHIRE SECONDARY BOOK AWARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'With characters you will take to your heart and never want to leave, this is a heart-warming and joyous read about the importance of empathy and understanding.' \u003ci\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book deserves to sit alongside \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e as a modern classic.'  \u003ci\u003eRead and Reviewed blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'What \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e does for people with physical deformity - \u003ci\u003eWhen I see Blue \u003c\/i\u003ewill, without doubt, do for those with OCD . this is a story of hope.' Sue Chambers, Waterstones bookseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40084614676577,"sku":"9781510109803","price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_26831407.jpg?v=1721299307","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781510109803-when-i-see-blue","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}