What Milo Saw: He sees the world in a very special way . . .
Paperback Published on: 13/08/2015
Price: £8.99
Bookseller Reviews
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Lives up to the hype
Had to read this after seeing a lot of twitter hype about it. Absolutely wonderful read, I got through it in a day as I couldn't put it down. Milo is a ver... READ MORE
One for the Harold Fry fans
Sometimes in fiction you meet characters who you would do anything to avoid meeting (Dolores Umbridge, Sauron, Scrappy Doo), some that grow on you (Eeyore,... READ MORE
A fantastic debut with crossover potential.
This book is a very clever and well written novel; it addresses some very important, and sometimes touchy, subjects with sensitivity and humour throughout.... READ MORE
Interesting read
A lovely heart warming story about a 9 year old boy who is having a very bad year. Diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease; his world is viewed through a... READ MORE
Synopsis
'I defy you not to fall in love with Milo ...a future classic' Clare Mackintosh, author of number one bestseller I See You 'If you loved The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, this is for you' Heat 'Warm, wise and insightful' Good Housekeeping 'A poignant a very clever read' Company A BIG story about a small boy who sees the world a little differently Nine-year-old Milo Moon has retinitis pigmentosa: his eyes are slowly failing and he will eventually go blind. But for now he sees the world through a pin hole and notices things other people don't. When Milo's beloved gran succumbs to dementia and moves into a nursing home, Milo soon realises there's something wrong at the home. So with just Tripi, the nursing home's cook, and Hamlet, his pet pig, to help, Milo sets out on a mission to expose the nursing home and the sinister Nurse Thornhill. Insightful, wise and surprising, What Milo Saw is filled with big ideas and simple truths. Milo sees the world in a very special way and it will be impossible for you not to fall in love with him and then share his story with everyone you know.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780751554274
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 28 mm
- Weight: 340g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allWhat I didn't like.....
Apparently, according to the book's blurb, it is "impossible for [me] not to fall in love with [Milo]". I am afraid I must have a heart of stone, or perhap... READ MORE
Enjoyable & touching read
The description of the book really grabbed my attention and the book didn't disappoint. It is an easy read and got me into the story quickly.
I don't norma... READ MORE
Incredibly Enjoyable
This was a really enjoyable book which I absolutely raced through. It engaged intelligently with a number of issues such as disability, how we treat the el... READ MORE
Enjoyable read, maybe more for adults than kids?
The overall idea of this novel - a medical condition configured as a gift - is excellent and is why I was keen to read this. Milo Moon is a boy with retini... READ MORE
An observant, feel good book
I found this book incredibly easy to read and finished it in three sittings. Told from the differing viewpoints of the main characters we meet Milo, his fa... READ MORE
Confusion and cover ups
Milo has major vision problems. Despite this, he looks out for Gran, his great-gran, who is becoming increasingly confused. Milo covers up for her confus... READ MORE
A wonderful, wonderful book, full of wonderful memorable characters.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Milo is a wonderful young boy, who despite suffering from a degenera... READ MORE
easy read
The synopsis of this book made me think of “Wonder” by R J Palacio. “Wonder” is an original, funny, heart-warming book that I leant to friends and family w... READ MORE
A pig called Hamlet?
I really enjoyed this book, on the whole. There were points at which I felt the narrative was becoming rather predictable, particularly the story line of M... READ MORE
A must buy must read
This beautiful novel captured my attention because it brought my memories of how I loved my nan very much. She would sit and crochet me dolls clothes galor... READ MORE
Well worth reading!!!!
A book that I couldn't put down!!! The storyline runs true with a more than satisfactory ending. A thought provoking book which highlights the special love... READ MORE
A middle-class, commuter-belt fairy tale. Perfect!
The broad range of contradictory opinions on this novel tell you as much as the near universal agreement that it is gently funny and deeply heart-warming. ... READ MORE
An Entertaining, Amusing & Touching Read
Milo is nine years old and sees things differently to other people. He lives with his mum, his gran and his pig. They have been deserted by his father who ... READ MORE
Intriguing
Wasn't sure what to expect from this book. Having read it I can't decide if it is a better fit for the teenage or adult market. Certainly covers off many s... READ MORE
easy read to read with an enjoyable story
This book is written in an easy to read style and has likeable characters and an interesting story-line which touches on issues currently in the public eye... READ MORE
Brilliant book!
This is a fantastic book. There are so many themes going on - family, ageing, immigration, illness, depression - that you can't help enjoying it. It's a ve... READ MORE
A touching story
Milo is a special nine year old boy who sees the world round him differently, as if he were looking through a peephole. That helps him in a strange way to ... READ MORE
Not for me
I'm afraid I don't think this is as good most people seem to. It has its merits but I thought it was pretty badly flawed.
The main protagonist is Milo, ... READ MORE
Couldn't put it down
This is the story of Milo,a ten year old boy with a debilitating eye condition.Instead of bemoaning his lot he embarks on a journey to save his beloved gra... READ MORE
A delightful, easy read.
This is a delightful, easy read; a great holiday book as it’s quick and engaging. Told from four different perspectives, you find yourself wrapped up in th... READ MORE
Light-hearted detective story
This light-hearted novel is multi-narrated but mainly deals with Milo Moon, a boy with pinhole vision, who lives with his mother, Sally, and his great-g... READ MORE
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