About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels weighed down by the 'gold star' syndrome or struggles with a parent who pushes them into the spotlight. It is an ideal choice for the student who feels like their private achievements are being co-opted for social status, or for the quiet child who is currently navigating an unexpected wave of peer attention. Thirteen-year-old Goody finds himself an accidental hero after saving a choking baby, but the real challenge begins when his ambitious mother tries to turn his deed into a ticket to fame. Eth Clifford uses wit and warmth to explore the tension between a child's desire for a normal life and the external pressure to be 'special.' It is a funny, grounded story that validates a child's right to their own identity and privacy.
