Toad Heaven is a story about a boy who finds himself in a strange and dangerous situation after a prank goes wrong.
Author
Morris Gleitzman
31 books in the catalog
Morris Gleitzman has 31 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, realistic fiction and survival. The titles we've reviewed span 1988 to 2014.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Morris Gleitzman's work include courage and love. Parents most often flag violence — see each review below for specifics.
A young boy named Morris travels to Australia and learns about the impact of war and displacement.
Extra Time is a historical novel about a Jewish boy in Hungary during World War II.
A young boy named Andy travels through war-torn landscapes, encountering both kindness and cruelty.
A young boy named Morris navigates difficult circumstances and finds resilience.
A young boy named Ludo experiences the profound impact of war and loss, finding moments of hope and connection.
A young boy named Toby is on a journey to find his lost pet toad, encountering various characters and situations along the way.
A young boy named Morris experiences the Holocaust and its aftermath, focusing on survival and resilience.
A young boy named Morris navigates difficult situations in Australia, including his father's illness and the impact of war.
Thomas, a young boy, grapples with his doubts and questions about life and faith.
A young boy named Morris flees Nazi-occupied Poland and experiences the horrors of war and the kindness of strangers.
A young boy named Danny navigates life in Australia after his mother's death and his father's struggles.
A young boy named Felix flees Nazi-occupied Poland and embarks on a perilous journey to find his family.
A young boy named Gleitzman survives the Holocaust by hiding in the Warsaw Ghetto and later in the countryside.
Boy Overboard is a historical fiction novel about a young Jewish boy named Josef who is trying to escape Nazi Germany on a ship.
A young boy named Morris navigates the complexities of growing up and understanding the adult world around him.
A young boy named Felix is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in Australia during World War II. He struggles with his past and the challenges of his new life.
A young boy named Max escapes his difficult home life by hiding in a series of suitcases, traveling to various locations.
A young boy named Morris survives the Holocaust, facing immense hardship and loss while maintaining his spirit.
A young boy named Bumface deals with difficult family circumstances and finds unexpected kindness.
This novel tells the story of a young boy named Morris who experiences the impact of war and displacement.
A boy named Morris faces difficult circumstances and finds ways to cope and survive.
A young boy named Gleitzman uses water wings to escape a war-torn country and find safety.
A young boy named Felix navigates life in a children's home during wartime, finding moments of joy and resilience.
A young boy named Sticky Beak navigates difficult circumstances in Australia, showing resilience and a desire to help others.
A young boy in Australia deals with the aftermath of his mother's death and his father's struggles.
A young boy named Keith navigates difficult family circumstances and his own anxieties with dark humor.
Worry Warts is a humorous and relatable chapter book about a young boy named Leo who worries about many things.
A young boy named Colin travels to England to visit his dying aunt and learns about life and family.
A young boy named Rowdy navigates the complexities of life, including his mother's illness and his own burgeoning sexuality.
A young Jewish boy named Felix survives the Holocaust, finding resilience and hope amidst unimaginable tragedy and loss.
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