Xavier in the Meantime

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Pub Date 1 Feb 2022 | Archive Date 30 Nov 2021

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Description

Sometimes Xavier wakes up feeling hopeless. Every new doctor … this will fix it. Removing him from school … this will fix it. The therapy group … this will fix it. And his dad moving out. Maybe, this will fix it. His daily affirmations seem to be helping, yet the black dog never really goes away. But Xavier has a plan. Enlisting the help of best friend Aster, he tries to convince his dad to turn the family hogget farm into a therapy retreat for the group session kids. But he is up against decades of tradition, his parents who are on a “break,” and the spectre of the black dog. Can Xavier learn to cherish the moments in between the struggles—the moments in the meantime? Companion to 'Aster's Good, Right Things'.

Sometimes Xavier wakes up feeling hopeless. Every new doctor … this will fix it. Removing him from school … this will fix it. The therapy group … this will fix it. And his dad moving out. Maybe, this...


A Note From the Publisher

Companion novel to the CBCA Book of the Year 2021 for Younger Readers: Aster’s Good, Right Things.
The focus shifts to Aster's best friend, Xavier, and his struggles with ‘the black dog’ ie. depression.
Shows the reality of struggling with mental health issues, particularly the pressure to be ‘cured’.
Xavier comes from a farming family, but disagrees with raising animals for slaughter.
Themes: depression and anxiety; animal rights; therapy; friendship; family; making a difference.

Companion novel to the CBCA Book of the Year 2021 for Younger Readers: Aster’s Good, Right Things.
The focus shifts to Aster's best friend, Xavier, and his struggles with ‘the black dog’ ie...


Advance Praise

"Xavier in the Meantime is perfect for sparking wider discussions with young people, while also being a hopeful and enjoyable read" - Books+Publishing

"Xavier in the Meantime is perfect for sparking wider discussions with young people, while also being a hopeful and enjoyable read" - Books+Publishing


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ISBN 9780645218091
PRICE A$16.99 (AUD)

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Featured Reviews

Wow, a fabulous exploration of mental health issues written into a readable, accessible and fun story. What a brilliant way to bring mental health issues into the minds of UKS2 and to open those all important discussions that lead to acceptance and understanding. Simply brilliant.

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