The Unforgettable What's His Name
The hilarious story of a boy with an unusual problem with fantastic look-and-find colour illustrations by Craig Smith.
'Even before all this happened I had never been like the other kids. I tried not to be seen. If I climbed a tree or hid among the bins, no one could find me. 'Where's What's His Name?' they'd say.
Then, one weekend, I got what I wanted. First, I blended in with things. But on the second day I changed. I mean, really changed.
Some kids don’t want to be noticed. But the world is changing in such a way that it is more and more difficult to get by if you are shy.
I know this book is funny, easy to read and a bit of a romp. But I do hope that it also tells the quiet people that their lives can be exciting and successful without having to ceaselessly promote themselves.
PAUL JENNINGS
Longlisted for the Australia Book Industry Awards 2017