Waking up in France and surviving with a smile - Paperback

by Sara Crompton Meade (Author)

POCKET EDITION Matthew is eight years old. He lives in New Zealand where he is happy with his friends, school and routines. But then his world literally turns upside-down as his parents take him and his family to the other side of the world - to France - for his Dad to do some study. Written with Matthew's voice, perspective and humour, we follow his first two years of bewildering and confusing challenges: facing a new school, a new culture, a new way of life, all in a language that is completely unknown to him. This story vividly accounts Matthew's frights, fears and then fun as he eventually adapts to the new life, and survives, right-side-up, and with a smile. Matthew's story is an inspirational read for all ages.

Author Biography

Sara Meade was born and raised in New Zealand, and currently lives in Ramonville St-Agne, France with her husband and their three fluently French-speaking and totally immersed young children. You can read more about her and her family's adventures on her blogsite: now at www.saracromptonmeade.wordpress.com or you can contact her at nzfrance.stories@gmail.com. www.saracromptonmeade.com