The Original Ginny Moon

(Paperback)

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Brilliant Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project

Ginny sees the world differently.

Now you will too.

Funny and wildly moving Daily Mail

My name is Ginny Moon now.
Ginny is fourteen years old and has autism. She likes the colour red, making lists and knowing exactly what time it is. She doesnt like hugs, surprises or people telling lies.

After years in foster care, she has finally found her forever family. She has a new house, new parents and even a new name. But Ginny also has a Big Secret Plan of Escape.

Every day she wakes up at nine oclock and eats nine grapes for breakfast. Because when she was nine years old something terrible happened. Something only Ginny knows. And shes the only one who can put it right

The Original Ginny Moon is a poignant story of love and family, inspired by the authors own experiences. Perfect for fans of A Boy Made of Blocks and Shtum.

Reviews

Brilliant GRAEME SIMSION, author of THE ROSIE PROJECT

Ive never read a novel that gets inside an autistic childs head like this one. Its funny and wildly moving but never patronising or prurient. DAILY MAIL

Complex, clever, original, charming and moving. I loved it. SARAH MORGAN, bestselling author of MIRACLE ON 5TH AVENUE

A moving and thought-provoking debut. EOWYN IVEY, Pulitzer Prize Finalist

A triumphant achievement. LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review

Compassionate, evocative and heartwarming. INSTYLE, UK

A unique coming-of-age tale. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review

A heartwarming and unforgettable page-turner. BOOKLIST, starred review

Heartwarming and heartbreaking. KIRKUS REVIEW
A sparkling debut. MARGOT LIVESEY, author the THE FLIGHT OF GEMMA HARDY

Honest and raw. Ludwig gives voice to the voiceless. ALEXI ZENTNER, author of THE LOBSTER KINGS

Author Bio

A life-long teacher of English and writing, Benjamin Ludwig lives in New Hampshire with his family. He holds an MAT in English Education and an MFA in Writing. Shortly after he and his wife married they became foster parents and adopted a teenager with autism. The Original Ginny Moon is his first novel, which was inspired in part by his conversations with other parents at Special Olympics basketball practices. His website is available at www.benjaminludwig.com.