To aid his recovery from a life-threatening illness Jordan and his family move out of the city for a healthy new start. Jordan's getting enough funny looks as the new boy at school as it is, without his Mum giving him homemade soup every day for lunch! But when Jordan meets a homeless man called Harry, and gives him the soup, it is the start of an unlikely friendship. Soon the two of them begin giving soup to the other homeless people around town and when his sister shares their antics on Instagram the #SOUPMOVEMENT begins-they even make it on the news!
Les mer
When Jordan finally gets invited to go to the chippy with the cool kids, he feels stupid carrying around a flask of mum's wholesome soup. He decides instead to give it to a homeless man called Harry. It's this one act of kindness that leads to a host of new friendships and a community movement.
Les mer
"Very funny and deeply moving, this is a lovely book for children in the early years of secondary school, with lots to chew on..."
`"Very funny and deeply moving, this is a lovely book for children in the early years of secondary school, with lots to chew on..."'
BookTrust
`"The Soup Movement is more than just the smile-inducing comfort read it first appears to be. Like any good broth, its hearty and simple flavours are the result of the complex artistry of the cook. Mirroring this, the ease and lightness with which The Soup Movement deals with serious - and, at times, dark - issues is testament to the skill of author Ben Davis..."'
Sam Creighton, Just Imagine
`"...a powerful and emotional book..."'
Scope for Imagination
`"This story is a reminder that big things around the world aren't always going great but we can make a difference on our doorstep."'
Kelly Buxton, Teacher
`"There is much to enjoy here for sensitive young bookworms who care deeply about social issues."'
The Oxford Writer
`"Good deeds, unlikely friendships, and chaotic capers guaranteed!"'
LoveReading4Kids
Les mer
Good deeds, unlikely friendships, and chaotic capers guaranteed!
Inspired by the real-life story of an Oxford student who delivered soup to homeless people from the back of his bike.
Life-affirming, feel good, middle grade fiction
A book with both humour and heart
Ben Davis studied English at University, which was quite easy because he was already fluent in that. He worked in stand-up comedy for over six years. Since then, he has written jokes for everything from radio shows to greeting cards and fulfilled a lifelong ambition by writing books for children.
Les mer
Inspired by the real-life story of an Oxford student who delivered soup to homeless people from the back of his bike.
Life-affirming, feel good, middle grade fiction
A book with both humour and heart
