Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
by Patrick Ness
Why read it
This illustrated middle-grade novel offers an exuberant, laugh-out-loud perspective on school life and social hierarchies. Following an unassuming monitor lizard tasked with school hallway duty alongside fellow reptiles, it playfully skewers middle-school drama while delivering thoughtful reflections on belonging, standing up against bullies, and handling tricky family dynamics.
Where to get it
In the Netherlands, find physical copies in the English sections of local bookshops such as The American Book Center, Waterstones Amsterdam, Athenaeum, Donner, or order online via Bol.com and Libris.nl. Digital ebook and audiobook versions can be accessed through Kobo, Storytel, Nextory, Apple Books, or requested via the Dutch public library network (de Bibliotheek / onlinebibliotheek.nl).
What to expect
A breezy, highly illustrated, and fast-paced comic adventure filled with absurd humor, witty dialogue, and gentle warmth. It is very accessible and easy to read, dealing with mild schoolyard bullying, social anxieties, and everyday conflicts without becoming overly heavy or scary.
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