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Quando George, un enigmatico ragazzo nuovo, si unisce alla classe di Daniel, tutti pensano che sia parecchio strambo. Ma è bravissimo nel calcio e in matematica, adora i gatti e le patatine. Per Dan e Maxie il calcio e le patatine sono cose che contano parecchio, e presto si affezionano a George, così come gli altri compagni di classe. Con il passare del tempo scoprono che in fondo in fondo lui è proprio come loro, sotto molti aspetti tranne uno: George fa parte di un nuovo ambizioso esperimento multimilionario, con persone sinistre intenzionate a sfruttarlo sino alla fine. Comincia così una missione disperata per proteggerlo, contro tutto e tutti…
David Almond ci guida dolcemente attraverso un’avventura che sfida le nostre percezioni di ciò che è ‘normale’ e ci ricorda che l’umanità può essere trovata nei luoghi più inaspettati. Una storia coinvolgente che affronta con grande sensibilità temi come l’intelligenza artificiale e l’inclusione, ma che soprattutto è un inno all’inarrestabile forza dell’amicizia e della comprensione umana.
- ISBN: 8831022261
- Casa Editrice: Salani
- Pagine: 320
- Data di uscita: 14-05-2024
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If Ken Loach wrote Black Mirror, it would lead to something like this. The quiet Goliath of children’s literature has given another masterclass with Brand New Boy. I have a soft spot for David Almond’s writing as it always gives me a rush of Northern pride alongside every other feeling he so reliably Leggi tutto
4.5 stars Daniel and Maxie are intrigued when a new boy comes to school. They can't figure out if the new boy, George, is just a shy person or if maybe he has a developmental disorder. Max good-naturedly jokes that George might be an alien! They reach out to befriend him, but George's behavior is a l Leggi tutto
I love MYSTERIES and it was a great book!
Αν και αγαπώ τον συγκεκριμένο συγγραφέα, αυτό το βιβλίο λίγο το βαρέθηκα. Ωραίο θέμα, όμως αρκετή πολυλογία. Κρίμα…
Daniel is sitting with his best mate Maxie in the school hall. They are mucking about while the head teacher is leading the assembly in the usual Monday morning song. But she seems distracted, as if she’s waiting for something. As the school orchestra plays to the end of the song, and the students s Leggi tutto
Brand New Boy starts with George, the new kid at school who is just not like everyone else. Readers will quickly figure out that he is an AI/robot/android type creation and will see what is coming, but the journey is still worthwhile. Daniel, his best friend Maxie and others in their class work to h Leggi tutto
Darwin Avenue Primary Academy is as average a school as it gets, and exactly where George gets sent to visit. This new boy is a little strange, and is constantly tailed by Miss Crystal, a lady taking notes. George writes in perfect lines, does complicated math and plays awesome football. But as it tu Leggi tutto
David Almond always gives us a story to enjoy, one that is thought-filled beneath all the action. That "brand new boy" whose name is George arrives at school one day, with a companion who sits in the back of the room, taking notes and helping him talk when needed. It's a complete mystery who this n
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