book as a 'read aloud' book, and notes how it contrasts "how children would like to imagine their world with the tragic way that life sometimes unfolds." Kirkus Reviews describes Felix's misconceptions of the world "heartbreaking", and described his story as being "packed with sadness", with a tinge of hope offered by the character inspired by Janusz Korczak. References Further reading External links 2005 novels Australian children's novels Novels by Morris Gleitzman Novels about the Holocaust Novels set in Poland 2005 children's books