Us Minus Mum
Heather Butler
Us Minus Mum has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2015 and shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2015. Heart-warming as well as heart-breaking, it is the story of two brothers and their lovable mongrel finding laughter in the face of loss.
George and Theo’s mum is brilliant.
She tells great stories, can wave the fastest of anyone on the planet and, most importantly, she was the one who suggested they adopt a scruffy dog called Goffo.
The boys think she’s invincible. But they’re wrong.
Because Mum is ill.
Really ill.
It’s up to George and Theo to keep Mum smiling. Which will almost probably definitely involve wellies, shepherd’s pie and Goffo’s victory at the pet talent show . . .
‘a perfectly-judged, wonderfully-observed story of coming to terms with the loss of a parent and coping with grief. It’s also a funny and delightful portrait of a family that is probably different from your family, but just like it, too. I loved it and heartily recommend it to every single reader of 9 and up.’ The Bookbag
Reviews
This was a pretty good book but the end was really sad.
Anonymous 07.08.2021
It is mix emotions and it is interesting to see how they work through the different problems.
Anonymous 14.08.2017
a perfectly written story of a boy, his little brother their dog and their fight to keep their mother happy in her last days of life. a brilliant book for kids who don't mind a bit of sadness
Anonymous 14.08.2017
This story is sad and funny. It is about George(the writer) and his younger brother Theo.It is about their epic mum getting brain cancer.As the two find out mums secrets, the dark thoughts cloak George's mind.He starts to think that mums ill because of him.As someone bully's him as well things get tough and life because a big knot as all of his family stay in with them.
Anonymous 05.12.2016
I found this book really emotional
Anonymous 19.08.2016
this story is about two boys who find out their mother is ill and will do anything to cheer her up
Anonymous 09.08.2015
this book is about two brothers who find out their mum is ill and they will do anything they can to make her happy. It is an amazing book that both girls and boys will love.
Anonymous 08.08.2015
A very heartfelt book full of passion
Anonymous 30.07.2015
This book was really funny but very sad all at the same time. The story is about two brothers whose mother dies and how they deal with it.
Anonymous 20.11.2014
