Flyaway Boy

In a quiet hill town full of order and straight lines, Kabir struggles to fit in. At school, he’s too different. At home, he’s misunderstood. And one day, he disappears, leaving his family and the adults around him scrambling to find him and, perhaps for the first time, truly see him. 

Told with a lot of energy, humour, and deep empathy, Flyaway Boy is a celebration of imagination, individuality, and the courage it takes to be yourself even when the world doesn’t listen. 

This isn’t just a story about being lost, it’s about what happens when a community begins to see a child for who they truly are. It’s about how important it is to truly see, hear and support the children in our lives instead of boxing them in with adult expectations.

It’s about being found, on your own terms.

I adored this. Really different, with lyrical language and a story about a boy who doesn’t fit into neat boxes like everyone around him. Full of curiosity and creativity.
—Claire Linney, author of The Time Tub Travellers series

Themes of identity, feeling misunderstood, family appreciation, and the emotional impact of adults' expectations emerge naturally in this unconventional, thought-provoking novel whose distinctive voice and open-ended mystery invite reflection and discussion.

— Kirsten Caldwell (Booklist)

Even in his absence, Kabir remains at the center of this aching narrative, and the nuanced portrait that emerges is of a child whose irrepressible imagination defies others’ expectations. Digitally created, midcentury-inspired illustrations reinforce the surreal tone. Readers will savor this quiet story about empathy.

— Publisher Weekly