Brilliant & Joyful: Read an Extract from One Day Soon by Cristy Burne

Brilliant & Joyful: Read an Extract from One Day Soon by Cristy Burne

PART ONE

THE BEGINNING

ALEX

I’m Alex

big brother to Archie

three years older

and infinitely more responsible

Archie’s cute and cruisy

never in trouble

good at everything

never has to think too hard

or too long

Me?

I think a lot

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      What if one day soon never comes?When Alex’s parents receive a message that brings shocking news, his whole world is turned upside-down: Alex’s uncle has been diagnosed with a genetic form of Motor Neurone Disease. The ripple effect is immediate – it means his dad has a fifty per cent chance of carrying the fatal gene. And if Dad has the gene, Alex has a fifty per cent chance of carrying it, too.But even as Alex grapples with mortality, he discovers the unexpected joy, deep love and impromptu dance parties that come from living closer to death.Told in verse, One Day Soon is a story of how, ultimately, a few special moments can matter most.
      Cristy Burne
      About the author

      Cristy Burne

      Cristy Burne grew up climbing trees, jumping drains, chasing cows and inventing stories. She has a passion for learning through doing and loves to inspire creativity, daring and resilience in her readers. Cristy is a children’s author and science writer with degrees in biotechnology and science communication. She has also worked as a science circus performer, garbage analyst, Santa’s pixie, and atom-smashing reporter.

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