When I See Blue

When I See Blue: An inspiring story of OCD, friendship and bravery

Children's, Age 9-12
Paperback Published on: 09/06/2022
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When I See Blue
Detailed, relatable, inspiring, important
This book shows Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in the most detailed way I have ever come across in children's fiction. As a sufferer, I can relate to Ben fr... READ MORE
LJ
When I See Blue
Either way, this is a story of hope.
‘I realise I had so much fun I forgot about the door.’ This is, without doubt an important book. Written in the first person Ben’s world is firstly comple... READ MORE
Sue Chambers
When I See Blue
Will help a lot of kids
When I See Blue is a sweet story about friendship. It is also a beautifully told story of the struggles of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the techniques... READ MORE
Sian Goater
When I See Blue
a story that feels real and supportive to any reader
Bailey cleverly crafts a story that feels real and supportive to any reader. Not all bullies can be seen, Bailey teaches us. Ben's lives in what should be ... READ MORE
Ella-Mae from Lewes

Synopsis

New town, new school, but the bully is in Ben's head...

There are 4 things you should know about Ben:
1. He's 12 years old
2. He's the new kid at school
3. His special number is 4
4. He has a bully in his brain

Sometimes Ben's brain makes him count to 4 to prevent bad things happening. Sometimes it makes him tap or blink in 4s. Mostly it makes the smallest things feel impossible. And with a new school, a moody big brother, an absent dad and a mum battling her own demons, Ben feels more out of control than ever. But then he meets April, and with his new friend, Ben might finally figure out how to stand up to the bully in his brain, once and for all.

An authentic and affecting #ownvoices story about living life with OCD, from the inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark and The Goldfish Boy.

  • Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
  • ISBN: 9781510109803
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Weight: 314g
  • Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 32 mm

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When I See Blue
Cleverly written with sensitivity but with honesty and true grit.
When I see blue By Lily Bailey Published by Hatchette Children’s Group What an insight into the painful world of OCD and mental health told from a child’s... READ MORE
Joanne Bardgett
When I See Blue
A gorgeous, heart-warming story
Over the last few years, there has been a shift in children’s books. No longer do the stories that our young people read feature almost exclusively those w... READ MORE
Jacqui Sydney
When I See Blue
So Very Powerful
When I see Blue by Lily Bailey is a powerful children’s novel that explores the condition of OCD. It is perfect for ages ten years and over. I found it suc... READ MORE
Julia Wilson