Ginny Moon

By: Benjamin Ludwig

Narrated by: Em Eldridge

‘Brilliant’ Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project

Ginny sees the world differently. Now you will too.

‘Funny and wildly moving’ Daily Mail

My name is Ginny Moon now.

Ginny is fourteen years old and has autism. She likes the colour red, making lists and knowing exactly what time it is. She doesn’t like hugs, surprises or people telling lies.

After years in foster care, she has finally found her forever family. She has a new house, new parents and even a new name. But Ginny also has a Big Secret Plan of Escape.

Every day she wakes up at nine o’clock and eats nine grapes for breakfast. Because when she was nine years old something terrible happened. Something only Ginny knows. And she’s the only one who can put it right…

The Original Ginny Moon is a poignant story of love and family, inspired by the author’s own experiences. Perfect for fans of A Boy Made of Blocks and Shtum.

©2017 Benjamin Ludwig LLC (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Brilliant." (Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project)
"Complex, clever, original, charming and moving. I loved it." (Sarah Morgan)
"Benjamin Ludwig's novel is a genuine and touching debut; Ginny Moon is a wonderful and memorable heroine." (Dan Chaon, National Book Award finalist, author of Await Your Reply and Ill Will)
"Ludwig creates a startling, powerful voice in Ginny Moon, a character who lingers well beyond the pages. This is gripping work." (Erika Swyler, author of The Book of Speculation)
"Artfully rendered, heart-breaking, funny and suspenseful, Ginny Moon is a veritable smorgasbord of a read that will stay with you long after you've consumed the final page. Excellent!" (John Lescroart, New York Times best-selling author)