Leo and Ralph

Peter Carnavas

Feb 2024 · Univ. of Queensland Press

About this ebook

From award-winning storyteller Peter Carnavas comes this stellar novel about space, starting over and the best friend you could ever imagine.

Ralph sat up. His voice was croaky. &‘ If a shooting star zoomed past right now, what would you wish for?'

&‘ To find another friend like you.'

Leo and Ralph have been best friends ever since Ralph flew down from one of Jupiter's moons. But now Leo's older, and Mum and Dad think it' s time to say goodbye to Ralph. When the family moves to a small country town, they hope Leo might finally make a real friend. But someone like Ralph is hard to leave behind...Perfect for kids who enjoy gentle, thoughtful stories like The Wild Robot by Peter Brown and the Polly and Buster series by Sally Rippin.

Ratings and reviews

Sweet, heart - felt story that encompasses some children's perceptions of needing to navigate the complexity of making friends, of feeling like they belong. A must read for families, schools and adults who are looking for reassurance that it is ok to be you, for kids to be themselves and are given a chance to be kids for a little while longer. After reading this, I hope everyone goes out to find and befriend someone who is different.

About the author

Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children. His books have been published widely across the world and have won many awards, including a Queensland Literary Award and the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Peter lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with his wife, two daughters, a dog and a cat.