Lindsay Littleson is an award-winning middle-grade author from Glasgow, Scotland. Her books include Carnegie-nominated Guardians of the Wild Unicorns, The Secrets of the Last Merfolk and Kelpies Prize-winning The Mixed-Up Summer of Lily McLean, which was also longlisted for the Waterstones Childrens Books Prize. Inspired by many happy years as a primary teacher, Lindsays books have been praised for their believable characters and authentic dialogue. She currently lives in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Twelve-year-old Luca Verani has his future all mapped out: who needs school when hes going to take over his familys ice cream cafe? But then his aunt announces shes selling the struggling business and Luca realises that his nonnas memory is disappearing. Plus, hes starting high school and one of his best friends Sitara is being targeted by racist bullies. As Lucas worries pile up, will his dreams melt away?
Ice Cream Boy is a heart-warming novel from Lindsay Littleson, author of Carnegie-nominated Guardians of the Wild Unicorns. Full of authentic dialogue, gentle humour and true-to-life characters, this engaging middle-grade novel explores the thoughts and feelings of children affected by dementia.