No Fixed Address

Felix Knutsson is brilliant at memorizing facts and trivia, but he and his mother Astrid are living in a van. He tries to hide this fact from his new school friends, but he has a plan to turn their lives around.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 20 February 2020
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Felix Knutsson is nearly thirteen years old, lives with his mother, Astrid, and pet gerbil, Horatio, and is incredibly gifted at memorizing facts and trivia. However, Felix and his mother have a secret: they are living in a van. Astrid promises it's only for a while until she finds a new job, and she begs Felix not to breathe a word about it. So, when Felix starts at a new school, he does his utmost to conceal the fact that most of his clothes are in storage, he only showers once a week at the community center, and he doesn't have enough to eat. When his friends, Dylan and Winnie, ask to visit, Felix always has an excuse. But Felix has a plan to turn his and Astrid's lives around. All he needs is a little luck and a lot of brainpower.

Felix's life is not easy. He wakes up early every morning to catch the school bus, but he has to share a seat with a bully named Marcus. Marcus is always making fun of Felix and his clothes, and Felix tries his best to ignore him. At school, Felix is a straight-A student, but he doesn't have many friends. He spends most of his time studying and reading, and he doesn't have time for extracurricular activities.

One day, Felix's teacher, Ms. Johnson, notices his hard work and invites him to join the school's debate team. Felix is hesitant at first, but he eventually agrees to try it out. He starts practicing every day after school, and he quickly becomes good at debating. He starts to gain confidence and makes new friends on the debate team.

As Felix's debate skills improve, he starts to realize that he has a talent for public speaking. He decides to enter a speech contest at the local community center, and he practices for weeks. On the day of the contest, Felix is nervous, but he delivers a powerful speech about the importance of education and the power of hard work. The judges are impressed by Felix's speech, and he wins the contest.

With his newfound confidence, Felix starts to apply for scholarships and grants to help pay for college. He is determined to get a good education and make something of himself. He works hard and stays focused on his goals, and eventually, he is accepted into a prestigious university.

Felix's life has turned around completely. He is no longer living in a van, and he is attending a top university. He has made new friends and has a bright future ahead of him. Felix has learned that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.

In conclusion, Felix Knutsson is a talented and determined young man who has overcome many challenges in his life. He has shown that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. His story is an inspiration to all, and we can all learn from his example.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783448326