The Silence Seeker

Joe tries to make friends with a mysterious new neighbour – a ‘silence seeker’ – in this haunting and lyrical perspective on immigration.

Description of book

When a new family moves in next door, Joe’s mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.