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This Much Huxley Knows: A Story of Innocence, Misunderstandings, and Acceptance Paperback – July 7, 2021

by Gail Aldwin (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
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"Refreshing, sweet, and oh, so clever." –Barbara Conrey, USA Today Bestselling author of Nowhere Near Goodbye

"Read this and feel young again." –Joe Siple, Bestselling author of The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride

I'm seven years old and I've never had a best mate. Trouble is, no one gets my jokes. And Breaks-it isn't helping. Ha! You get it, don't you? Brexit means everyone's falling out and breaking up.

Huxley is growing up in the suburbs of London at a time of community tensions. To make matters worse, a gang of youths is targeting isolated residents. When Leonard, an elderly newcomer chats with Huxley, his parents are suspicious. But Huxley is lonely and thinks Leonard is too. Can they become friends?

Funny and compassionate, this contemporary novel for adults explores issues of belonging, friendship and what it means to trust.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1684337313
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1684337316
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.56 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 81 ratings

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Gail Aldwin

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Novelist, poet and scriptwriter, Gail Aldwin has been writing for over a decade. Her first two coming-of-age novels were runners-up in the Dorchester Literary Festival Writing Prize 2020 and 2022. Gail was awarded a creative writing PhD in 2018 and still laughs whenever she’s called Doctor. She has appeared at Bridport Literary Festival, Stockholm Writers Festival and the Mani Lit Fest in Greece. Her psychological suspense mystery The Secret Life of Carolyn Russell is published by Bloodhound Books. Gail splits her time between a tiny flat in South West London and a home overlooking water meadows in Dorset. Gail loves to connect on social media.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gailaldwin

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Blog: https://gailaldwin.com

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Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as delightful and heartwarming, with one customer particularly appreciating how it processes big and serious subjects.

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Much is revealed throught the eyes of a child
In this novel. the author perfectly captures the workings of a very special seven-year-old boy’s mind. Any Anglophile will enjoy this uplifting friendship novel. This cleverly told story is funny and heart-warming while touching on sensitive, contemporary issues. Told from the perspective of a child who sees what adults can’t or won’t, the behaviors of the adults in his life are revealed in a humorous way. I recommend highly.
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  • Charles B. Cox
    5.0 out of 5 stars View the World Through 7-Year-Old Huxley's Eyes...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
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    * NOTE: I received an eBook copy in exchange for my honest review... *

    First off, I must say that I was somewhat misinformed as to the nature of this book (totally my fault for not reading the synopsis more closely), thinking it was geared more towards younger readers, and intending to read it along with my son. As it turns out, it could be digested by those in their late teens, but is not really a "children's book."

    That being said, I found it to be a very enjoyable read, and totally fell in love with little Huxley. Mrs. Aldwin has captured the essence of a 7-year-old boy quite accurately, describing the wild imagination, bounding exuberance, world-shattering impatience and unique outlook on life and its situations as perceived at that age.

    While causing many chuckles due to his often misunderstood grasping of things, seeing the world through Huxley's eyes will give you an insight that most adults seem to have lost, owing to logic and experience. Huxley sees things on a more surface level, adding no 'emotional baggage' to the equation.

    I do feel that the situation with Leonard was cleaned up in a bit of a rushed way --at the very end of the book-- but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this brief chapter in the life of Huxley.
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  • Jodi Wiesneski
    4.0 out of 5 stars This Much Huxley Knows
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2022
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    I enjoyed reading this. Took me awhile to get into the style of writing. Loved the lessons brought out as the story developed. I'd love to read more and see what happens with Lucy and her foster, plus Leonard and Mrs Vartan. In addition, will Huxley be a big brother?
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  • jswaters
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming, engaging story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
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    This Much Huxley Knows, is a delightful slice of life story told from the perspective of a seven year old boy. Huxley is a sweet, delightful main character, and I enjoyed processing big and serious subjects and events through his innocent but often perceptive point of view. Much of the book is about friendship and community, and through Huxley we see how playground politics, Brexit, immigration, fear, insecurity, differences, and misunderstanding all relate and intertwine. The author does an excellent job of writing Huxley's voice, and showing that the intricacies of human connection are challenging whether your 7 or 70. I enjoyed spending time with the characters, and was engrossed from the first page to the last.
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  • C. Yamagata
    3.0 out of 5 stars From the mouth of babes.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
    This Much Huxley Knows is a charming tale of a young boy’s view of adulthood. Little Huxley is seven years old and he has his own opinions and thoughts about about living the adult life, and life in general. Huxley has felt the pain of being bullied, and the sting of predjudice through his friend’s experiences. But, that doesn’t stop little Huxley from sharing his thoughts with his parents, teachers, and friends.

    The characters are so real — just like your neighbors next door. They are developed well enough that you get a true sense of each of their personalities — especially Huxley. He is an innocent, but wise for his age. Huxley’s wit is delightful and his Huxleyisms are a clever play on words…Breaks-it (Brexit), Lie-bell (Libel), etc. The author’s talent really shines in the creation of all the Huxleyisms in the novel. But like everthing else, too much of a good thing can spoil the whole as it did in this novel. It was humorous at first, but then it just got to be too much, too often.

    The plot is simple and straight forward with Huxley navigating life in school and home. Huxley’s life views are refreshing and honest. The author really captured the “out of the mouths of babes comes truth and wisdom” theme in this novel.

    Thought I was really taken in at the first several chapters of the book, those Huxleyisms got the better of me. So, I’m probably the minority as far as ratings go. Three solid likeable stars for me.

    I received a digital copy of the book form the author, Gail Aldwin. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
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    From the mouth of babes.

    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
    This Much Huxley Knows is a charming tale of a young boy’s view of adulthood. Little Huxley is seven years old and he has his own opinions and thoughts about about living the adult life, and life in general. Huxley has felt the pain of being bullied, and the sting of predjudice through his friend’s experiences. But, that doesn’t stop little Huxley from sharing his thoughts with his parents, teachers, and friends.

    The characters are so real — just like your neighbors next door. They are developed well enough that you get a true sense of each of their personalities — especially Huxley. He is an innocent, but wise for his age. Huxley’s wit is delightful and his Huxleyisms are a clever play on words…Breaks-it (Brexit), Lie-bell (Libel), etc. The author’s talent really shines in the creation of all the Huxleyisms in the novel. But like everthing else, too much of a good thing can spoil the whole as it did in this novel. It was humorous at first, but then it just got to be too much, too often.

    The plot is simple and straight forward with Huxley navigating life in school and home. Huxley’s life views are refreshing and honest. The author really captured the “out of the mouths of babes comes truth and wisdom” theme in this novel.

    Thought I was really taken in at the first several chapters of the book, those Huxleyisms got the better of me. So, I’m probably the minority as far as ratings go. Three solid likeable stars for me.

    I received a digital copy of the book form the author, Gail Aldwin. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
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  • LindaR
    4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2021
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    It’s was a delight living through seven-year-old Huxley’s eyes. I chuckled throughout the novel as he created words and observed life so simply. Adults could learn much from Huxley about friendship, acceptance and trust. A charming novel to savor.
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  • Maureen Doyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
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    Huxley, an exuberant seven year old learns about bigotry and leads the adults to acceptance and sharing with his innocent curiosity.
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  • JennB
    5.0 out of 5 stars See the World Through Huxley's Eyes!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
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    THIS MUCH HUXLEY KNOWS is a delight. Author Gail Aldwin captures the mind of a precocious seven-year-old boy with great humor and love. Through a series of misunderstandings and adventures, we see the world through Huxley's eyes. Treat yourself to this little piece of joy.
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  • StoreyBook Reviews
    4.0 out of 5 stars Out of the mouths of babes
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
    Huxley is a typical seven year old boy. He gets into mischief, has a big heart, and isn't afraid to say what he thinks or what he wants. His parents, on the other hand, want to make sure he stays safe from harm.

    I loved Huxley's outlook on life. He liked to make different words for common words to be funny. Sometimes, adults got it and sometimes they didn't. He also saw the desire in others to have a friend when others might pass them by such as Leonard. I have to admit, I thought he might be up to no good, but when we learn the truth, our heart goes out to him and his situation. He also tends to get into a little bit of trouble when trying to stand up to bullies either for himself or others. 

    While the main character is a young boy, I don't think this book is meant for younger readers. It covers more serious topics such as bullying, infidelity, pedophilia, and marital infidelity. But at the same time, it brings light to some more serious topics through Huxley's eyes and his parents. Plus, it covers topics such as friendship and how to get over a disagreement with your friends.

    This book will make you smile, especially at Huxley's new words for more commonplace ones, and will give you insight into an average family. We give this book 4 paws up.
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2021
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    Huxley is the central character and he is also the child narrator of this story. That concept has always intrigued me. And, yes, I know it's not a new idea. When you consider the novels that use a child as the narrator or primary voice - The Book Thief, To Kill a Mocking Bird, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and What Maisie Knew are just a few that spring to mind - you quickly come to understand the depth and complexity of the task of writing from that point of view.
    Having discovered the book, I was particularly keen to read it. And I was not disappointed. The narrative flows well. The character of Huxley is very well drawn and I found myself very quickly taken to this kid with his quirky sense of humour and his need to re-arrange the English language to suit whatever situation he found himself embroiled. His view of the world, and the adults in it, is highly amusing. He took me back to my own childhood and some of the antics that my brothers got up to. Huxley also made me think about those times when, as a kid, I knew I was right, but my parents insisted the opposite.
    This cleverly conceived narrative really puts the differences between the adult and child sense of logic under the microscope, and at times the differences are glaring! As an examination of trust and innocence in the 21st century, this book is well worth a read and has thoroughly earned its 5 star rating.
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  • Fran
    4.0 out of 5 stars Touching and charming story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2021
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    Huxley is a loveable child narrator, bewildered somewhat by the world of adults and trying to work it out as he goes along. He tries to do the right thing but doesn't always manage it, not that he understands quite what he's done that displeases people. This is what drives the story for me, because Gail Aldwin makes us sympathetic to Huxley and we want him to be vindicated. We can see that he lacks prejudice and bias, unlike some of the the grown-ups in his life. In some ways, he is the wiser one. A gentle and life-affirming read.
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  • CAROL MCGRATH
    5.0 out of 5 stars So What Does Huxley Know
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2021
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    At only seven years old, Huxley Griffiths is an extraordinary personality with an hilarious sense of humour. His word games are deliberate. His world is fascinating and I loved inhabiting it for the duration of this book. It is brilliantly and accurately portrayed through his own eyes. We follow him to school where we meet his classmates and his teacher, Mrs Ward. There we empathise with this child’s concerns about ‘picking on’ which he sadly describes as an unkind and unacceptable game. We accompany Huxley to Church feeling a sense of community. But communities , too, can be unkind. Huxley is ‘an only’ and longs for a sister. His observation of the adults in the novel; his mother who loves him; his Dad who is his friend as well as a parent; their friends such as Paula , mother to Ben, aged six and Lucy who longs for her own child and whom Huxley’s mum accuses of flirting with his Dad. Finally there is disabled Leonard, an elderly man unaware of the problems befriending a child or is he? Is Leonard sinister? The parents are understandably concerned. This is a superb book of issues and misunderstandings, a child’s world engagingly and beautifully written. It’s an important novel, a book for today. I loved Huxley and admire this excellent book. Please do read it.
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  • Elizabeth Ducie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Captures the voice beautifully
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2022
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    A changing world, where not everything is what it seems. Innocence is beautiful, but is can also be mislead. This is a lovely novel narrated through the eyes and voice of a seven-year-old who is not quite the same as all the other kids, and whose jokes no-one understands. A very touching and funny read.
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  • CassieW
    5.0 out of 5 stars A view of the world from a seven-year-old boy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2022
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    This is a brilliantly written novel about one lad's view on the sometimes confusing world around him. Why is he always getting told off at school? Why do adults fall out? I was hooked by this novel and really wanted to know what happened to Huxley, his friends and his family. I don't know how the author managed to portray so accurately how a seven-year-old would think and behave, but she did, and did it well.
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