“He says nothing but I know he is listening. Words are the only medicine I have. ‘You make sense of a world that is senseless. You gave me space boots so that I could walk on other planets. Without you, I’m lost. There’s no left, no right. No tomorrow, only miles of yesterdays. It doesn’t matter what happens now because I’ve found you. That’s why I’m here. Because of you. You who I love. My best friend. My brother.”
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Sally Gardner is a British writer born in London in 1954. Her works are known for their unique imagination and profound emotional depth, particularly in children's literature. Gardner has won numerous literary awards, including the Carnegie Medal in the UK. more
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