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Jon For Short

$17.26  Paperback
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Malorie Blackman, Vladimir Stankovic

  • Jon For Short
  • Jon For Short
    Every time Jon wakes up, another part of him is missing. Where is he, why are these things happening and why does everyone call him Joe?

96 pages
Interest Age: 12 to 18
Reading Age: 7
2013
ISBN: 9781781121955

Tense and horrifying tale on madness that compels the reader to a chilling climax. Jon keeps waking up from a recurring bad dream to find that he is missing his arms and parts of his legs. Kept constantly sedated, as Jon's body disappears his nightmare gets worse. The nurses seem to hate him and the doctor won't answer his questions. Who is Joe? Why do they keep calling him by that name?

Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 14+.

Information for Adults: This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 7. It features a removable ‘dyslexia-friendly’ sticker.