October, October
Katya Balen, Angela Harding
Subjects
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
October and her dad live in the woods. They know the trees and the
rocks and the lake and stars like best friends. They live in the woods,
and they are wild. And that’s the way it is. Until the year October
turns eleven. That’s the year October rescues a baby owl. It’s the year
Dad falls out of the biggest tree in their woods. The year the woman
who calls herself October’s mother comes back. The year everything
changes.
Reviews
I am sorry about october's dad
Officer Flopsy Bluebird 09.08.2025
Star Reviewer
I really liked the characters in this book for there adventure and curiosity. I liked that every part of the story added up to something.
Officer Esmerelda Tinkle 05.08.2025
The language was poetic and very beautiful and the characters were described in depth and you could even relate to some of them. The story shows quite the unique life of October, a girl who has spent all of her life in the woods but has to rapidly adapt to life in London and everything is going wrong. Will she be able to adapt quickly enough.
Sir Quicksand Pumpernickel 29.07.2025
This book was a fiction book but I loved it and the main person was October. I would definitely recommend this book to someone else.
Professor Grip Borchester-Smythe 29.07.2025
I like this book because it has ups and downs and some of it is quite similar to me It is also good because it isn’t boring half way through
Countess Iggy Biscuits 23.07.2025
It was very exciting!!!
Dame Rose Menace 01.09.2024
This book was amazing and took to my heart. October -my favourite character- is wild and I love that about her and when she has to live in London, away from the woods that she has lived in for her whole life,she stll finds some way to be wild(by searching the River Thames for lost items to complete her many stories she has created). I would recommend this to anyone.
Princess Flossy Tyrannosaurus 24.08.2024
Star Reviewer
I was inspired to read ‘October, October’ after I had read another book written by Katya Balen - ‘Foxlight’. The story follows the life of a young girl named October. The story begins with October living a unique, idyllic life in the woods with her father. They live in a self-sufficient manner, connected to nature, away from the modern world. On her birthday, her mother comes to try to talk to her and an accident happens that sends October's father into hospital. This forces October to leave the only life she has ever known and move to London to live with her estranged mother. The transition from the woods to the city is jarring for October. She struggles to adapt to the fast-paced, noisy environment and misses the tranquility of the forest. At the same time, she learns to navigate the complexities of her relationship with her mother, a woman she barely knows. As October finds her footing in this new world, she also discovers more about herself, her family, and the meaning of home. October, October is a poignant, beautifully crafted novel that will resonate with readers of all ages. It is a story of growth, change, and the enduring power of love and nature. Katya Balen has created a memorable character in October, whose journey of self-discovery is both touching and inspiring. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt the pull of the wild or the pangs of growing up. It reminds us that no matter where we are, we can always find our way back to ourselves.
General Slip Frozen-Peas 23.08.2024
What a terrible book. I absolutely hated it! October was a mean, devious main character and I couldn't find anyone likeable apart from daisy! And she's hardly in it at all! Shame I couldn't give this book NO stars!
Countess Majorca Bacon-slicer 14.11.2023
Star Reviewer
It is full of adventure.I loved it so much
Director Bunny Tyrannosaurus 23.08.2023
Amazing book that everyone should read
Empress Sapphire Shortbread 15.08.2023
A fantastic coming of age book that will make you laugh and cry all at the same time.
Major Sandwich Supermarket 15.08.2023
I quite like the book, but there was some bits I did not like, but other than that, it's a great read! I would like to recommend it to someone else.
Madam Viper Mouse 31.07.2023
it is calm and adventurous
Baroness Ariel Hoverboard 26.07.2023
Amazing incredibly easy too get stuck in
Anonymous 20.07.2023
I loved this book because it was written so beautifully and poetically, one of my all time favourites best books I picked it out of the library not thinking much of it but when I read only the first few pages I was entranced and gripped Best book ever!!!!!! You have to read it
Anonymous 10.09.2022
It was a bit emotional. My favourite character was October.
Empress Sapphire Fascination 20.08.2022
This book is amazing I love the adventure in it.This book shows how a girl changes from her normal wild life for a few months.She has to try to know the city life and to not loose her wild life in the forests.It is a truly lovely story.My favourite character is the mum.October's mum.I 100 percent would totally recommend this book.What r u waiting for go on this amazing adventure!
Senorita Marge Vesuvius 16.08.2022
Emotional
Earl Sketch Shortbread 13.08.2022
This book is amazing, I adore it. I could read it again and again
Duchess Majorca Supermarket 09.08.2022
