Calling Major Tom

'...a much-needed antidote for these worrying times.' Julie Cohen 'A gorgeously quirky story about families, forgiveness and unexpected friendships.' Lucy Diamond CALLING MAJOR TOM is a funny, uplifting tale of friendship and community about the world's most unlikely astronaut. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get a David Bowie earworm and you will cheer on all the grumpy men in your life. There's a starman waiting in the sky. And his name is Thomas. He is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his cranky exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world forever. PRAISE FOR CALLING MAJOR TOM 'A gorgeously quirky story about families, forgiveness and unexpected friendships - sheer joy.' Lucy Diamond, author of THE SECRETS OF HAPPINESS 'A book about loneliness, about bravery, about the walls we all put up to protect ourselves and about how it is never ever too late to try to change.' Katie Marsh, author of MY EVERYTHING 'Original, moving and mercilessly funny, this is an unashamedly feel-good story.' Miranda Dickinson, author of SEARCHING FOR A SILVER LINING 'Brilliant, funny, heartwarming and exactly what everyone needs right now. I loved it.' Rachael Lucas, author of WILDFLOWER BAY