David, a boy in his class, does react. He’s branded a weirdo, becomes an outcast, and is given a terrible nickname. Alex is determined not to suffer the same fate. But one day, Alex gets a note in his bag that forces him out of his safe little world. The Icarus Show is an unforgettable story about friendship, loneliness, and a strange kind of genius.
- ISBN: 9781338081619
- Published: 2017 , David Fickling Books
- Themes: bullies, Family life, Friendship, growing up, lonliness
- Descriptors: England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction
- No. of pages: 224