description: Faith is joy is love is hope in this novel of exquisite power and everyday miracles, reminiscent of Barbara Kingsolver's THE POISONWOOD BIBLE.Thomas can see things no one else can see. Tropical fish swimming in the canals. The magic of Mrs. Van Amersfoort, the Beethoven-loving witch next door. The fierce beauty of Eliza with her artificial leg. And the Lord Jesus, who tells him, "Just call me Jesus."Thomas records these visions in his "Book of Everything." They comfort him when his father beats him, when the angels weep for his mother's black eyes. And they give him the strength to finally confront his father and become what he wants to be when he grows "Happy."
language: English
title: The Book of Everything
titlecomplete: The Book of Everything
genres: Fiction, Religion, Young Adult, Read For School, Childrens, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Literature, Middle Grade, Novels
ratings_count: 2065
places: Netherlands
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Gouden Griffel, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Gouden Uil jeugdliteratuur
publisher: Young Picador