Review by Sally Murphy
He might be only thirteen, but Felix is a brilliant saxophonist. Attending a workshop with the best saxophonist in the world should be an inspiration for him, but it isn't. Suddenly Felix is wondering if he really has the ability to be a world-class musician.

Felix has other worries too. Filling out a passport application has reminded him that he has two surnames - and two families. His parents divorced when he was a baby and he has two sets of parents and two sets of siblings. Now he's wondering if he really belongs in either family. Is he really wanted?

Things seem likely to spiral out of control when Felix learns that his dad has been in a serious accident. This could be the beginning of the end, but instead it allows Felix to start building a fresh perspective. When his bullying room mate at boarding school assaults him, Felix realises that it is the bully's regular attacks which have gradually eroded his self-confidence and allowed these other doubts to creep in. Dealing with the bully is the first step in getting his life into some sort of order. After that, the sky is the limit.

No Strings is a moving story with messages about bullying, friendship and the importance of family. Most of all, though, it is about self-belief. Felix learns to believe in himself but also to allow those around him to offer him help and support.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book - just shows one is never too old to enjoy a book written for teens.

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This is a very interesting book with great characters well depicted and a well developed story line. Hope you, the finder, enjoys it as I did.
All good books work better when they are out travelling, hence this one is starting its journey.

Felix Bartlett is thirteen and an accelerated student, but will he ever be a world-class saxophonist?

I'm taking this with me to a BC Unconvention in Hobart where I hope it will find a keen reader who will enjoy this tale.
Travel safely, little book.