But when Jimmy's world falls apart, he has to navigate the unfathomable world on his own, and make things right. It is only Paula who can keep Jimmy out of his father's way. She holds him tight enough to stop his cells spinning. She teaches him how to count sheep so that he can fall asleep. Jimmy's mother Paula is the only one who can manage him. He's not like other kids - he's both too fast and too slow. Winner of the 2015 Miles Franklin Literary Award Shortlisted for the 2015 Voss Literary Prize and the 2015 Stella Prize Longlisted for the 2016 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Meet Jimmy Flick. He was the go-between, going between the animal kingdom and this one. It is only Paula who can keep Jimmy out of his father's. Sofie Laguna - Ned was beside me, his messages running easily through him, with space between each one, coming through him like water.
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