Boy Underground is a powerful adventure story about Hugo, an autistic boy who decides to go all the way into the Paris underground to find a place where he belongs.
For Hugo, the world can be too loud and bright. He likes the quiet. He likes the dark. And he loves maps.
When Hugo learns that theres a whole other world under Paris, a network of tunnels, quarries and catacombs mapped beneath his feet, he sets off on an adventure.
Navigating secret passages, narrowly escaping robbers and returning to old friends, Hugo discovers more than just buried treasure
- A feel-good adventure story starring an autistic protagonist
- Inspired by the author's own parenting experience
- Includes illustrations of maps and diagrams throughout
- Values friendship, teamwork, belonging and acceptance
