The Book of Everything

Thomas's strictly religious father rules the house with his fists, and insists the family live according to the Bible.

But Thomas has an escape route - he sees incredible things that no one else notices - like tropical fish swimming in the canal and frogs leaping through the letterbox.

Now he's recording his observations in a notebook, "The Book of Everything", where he also writes down his biggest ambition: to be happy.

But will that ever be possible with Father around? Then Thomas meets Mrs Van Amersfoot, a woman full of rebellious spirit who recognises something similar in her new young friend. And in the fight against his father, Thomas's uniqueness - and the extraordinary power of his imagination - are the biggest weapons he has...