Description

A missing budgie inspires an unlikely friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbour in this touching Little Gem from award-winner and Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho.

Mr Buxton is always having a go at Miles and his friends for climbing the trees outside their tower block. Miles thinks he’s just a grumpy old man but when he finds a lost little budgie, Miles also discovers that he and Mr Buxton have more in common than he could ever have imagined.

Publisher Review

"Coelho takes us on a wonderful journey of discovery ... Gorgeous, sumptuous full colour illustrations help build atmosphere, setting and character into this wonderful story. Charming and heartfelt - filled with emotions and wonder." -- NetGalley Review