{"product_id":"million-tiny-missiles-all-at-once","title":"A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBeing a teen's a tough gig, but what if one gig could save your family?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Heart-rending and hilarious, Elias is a memorable creation.'FINANCIAL TIMES, best books of the summer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This debut explores family pressures, neurodivergence and resilience with heaps of humour and heart.'THE i, top children's books of spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'[A] beautifully understated novel ... This is a great story for teenage boys, about healing, hope and the joy of bad jokes.'THE TIMES, children's book of the week\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Wry, hilarious and acutely observed, this 12+ debut boasts a unique and special voice.'THE GUARDIAN\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Heartfelt and extremely moving'THE BOOKSELLER, top 10 titles not to miss\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElias's brain is a swamp of fears and bad things. His once-loving brother Bo has become a stranger, and his parents are at breaking point.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Bo falls in with dangerous people, Elias decides he's the only one who can bring his family back together. But what begins as a simple pizza-night plan quickly spirals into chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Elias find a way to reach the people he loves the most before it's too late?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe stunning debut novel from Lucas Maxwell, winner of the Times\/Chicken House Competition 2024\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet in wintry Nova Scotia, Canada and inspired by the author's childhood, this special novel explores themes of family addiction and growing up neurodivergent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece and Orbiting Jupiter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor readers aged 13 and up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Unimaginably good ... a work of utter genius' TIA FISHER\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Gorgeous and sensitive, incredibly thoughtful to its characters who are full of life and colour and vivid detail ...a truly special debut.' MARGARET MCDONALD\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'... has a subtle power. Honest, engaging and warm, Elias's story will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.' SARAH CROSSAN\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The most gorgeously written and heartfelt debut in years. Breaks your heart into a million tiny pieces all at once and then puts it back together again - a marvel.' PIERS TORDAY\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unity Books","offers":[{"title":"Million Tiny Missiles All at Once","offer_id":46450161778885,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/6679\/3413\/files\/978-1-917171-39-7.jpg?v=1782335476","url":"https:\/\/unitybooks.myshopify.com\/products\/million-tiny-missiles-all-at-once","provider":"Unity Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}