The Double Life of Ted Amos

This heartwarming and humorous chapter book follows Ted, a boy navigating the emotional landscape of his parents' divorce. Seeing his new living arrangement as an opportunity, Ted decides to shed his old, unpopular self and create a 'fresh' new identity at his dad's house. The story explores themes of self-confidence, friendship, honesty, and the universal desire to belong, all while dealing with the realities of having two homes. Author Simon James Green tackles these significant life changes with an approachable and funny tone, making it a comforting read for children aged 8-11.

A heart-warming and hilarious story about one boy who wants to fit in, the friends he meets along the way, and one NASTY BLOUSE... Ted has always wanted to be a popular kid, but due to an embarrassing incident that will notbe named, he finds it harder than ever to fit in. But when Ted's parents split up, his whole lifechanges. Although leaving his best friend Archie behind sucks, Ted is about to discover that staying with his dad might have its perks. Because with a new start, is the chance to re-invent yourself... that's right, Ted has the opportunity to choose his new identity and it's going to be FRESH. But can Ted keep up the cool-kid charade, or will his lies catch up with him? An approachable and funny take on the common experience of children navigating what it means to have divorced parents and have two homes Authored by acclaimed children's and YA-and Carnegie-nominated Simon James Green, whose middle-grade book Finn Jones Was Herebecame Indie Book of the Month With fantastic illustrations throughout from Jennifer Jamieson that bring the heart and humour to life