A Boy Made of Blocks: A Novel

By: Keith Stuart

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Synopsis: A Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author's own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes. A father who rediscovers loveAlex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn't understand him. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands.A son who shows him how to liveMeet eight-year-old Sam: beautiful, surprising - and different. To him the world is a frightening mystery. But as his imagination comes to life, his family will be changed . . . for good."One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time."Good Housekeeping"Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did."Graeme Simsion"Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. Awesome."Jenny Colgan"'A wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love."Daily Mail“A charming and timely tale of learning to connect in the digital age.” Kirkus"This is an author who understands fatherhood and boyhood and everything in between. A truly beautiful book." Matthew Dicks, author of Memoirs of An Imaginary Friend"A Boy Made of Blocks will make you laugh and cry in equal measure; a book you won’t soon forget." Brenda Janowitz, author of The Dinner Party