The 10pm Question – Kate de Goldi

READ FOR BOOKCLUB
Chosen by Nadine

Twelve year old Frankie Parsons worries about many things. His mother, who never leaves the house, is the only person who takes his concerns seriously. He develops the habit of posing a serious question to her at 10pm every night.

He was a funny guy, and a smart one, and the smartest thing about him, in Frankie’s view, was that he never, ever, ever worried.

❚ “My daughter has read this book too. What a lovely read! We loved the characters in this book and the way it made us feel both happy and sad. Very real.” – Nadine

❚ “I enjoyed this book especially for the actual 10pm question and how the mum was always able to soothe her son’s anxieties despite having fairly substantial issues herself.  A wonderful heart-warming book.” – Jo

❚ “One of the best youth novels I’ve read. Tackles traditional child anxieties in a unique way. I was drawn to Frankie, perhaps just in a motherly way – whatever the case, great book.” – Rachel

❚ “I truly judge approximately monthly whether or not my children are old enough yet for this book. It is written with so much empathy and humour and I can’t wait to have a mini bookclub with my 2 kids and discuss all of the loveliness. This book was the inspiration for me harassing, whoops I mean kindly entertaining, Rach every night with a 10pm question text.  Sorry for this Rach and quite frankly sorry Kate de Goldi.” – Suzy

*Long live the 10pm question, Suzy. The highlight of my evening!* -R

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Published 2011
Templar
252 pages