Lost

Lost tells the heartfelt story of Alfie Turner, a young boy whose life is turned upside down by the death of his mother. As his family struggles to find a new normal, Alfie feels increasingly isolated until he meets Alice, a vibrant girl with her own challenges. Their friendship becomes a crucial lifeline, helping Alfie confront his grief and discover the importance of perseverance. This chapter book gently explores themes of loss, family dynamics, and the healing power of connection, making it suitable for children aged 8-11 navigating similar experiences or seeking to understand them.

When Alfie Turner loses his mum, it feels like his world is falling apart. She was the glue that held their family together and, now that she's gone, Alfie and his dad don't really know how to be a family without her. And then Alfie meets Alice. Alice is a force of nature and has her own set of problems, but at least when Alfie's with her he can forget about his. Or can he? Because no matter how hard you run, life will always catch up in the end. Despite everything holding them back, together Alfie and Alice learn two things: that friendship can help dig you out of even the blackest hole, and that it's not the falling down that matters, it's the getting back up.