Mr Finch, Alfie's Year 6 teacher, finds fault in everythingAlfie does and even his parents worry about him just scraping his knees orwalking to school on his own.Life is tough for Alfie. At school, the mistakes feelmassive under the sharp eyes of the nasty Mr Finch; at home, even the smallestadventure gets wrapped in layers of "No, just in case." But his two best and loyal friends, Charlie and Saima are athis side and make his days brighter. Together, with the help of the mysteriouslibrarian, Miss Isadora Dean, the friends stumble on a possible solution.Perhaps at last, Alfie can gain the courage to face his fears and problems. What strange and mystical discovery have they made? Can Alfie turn things around? Will he find the courage to follow it through?

Mr Finch, Alfie's Year 6 teacher, finds fault in everythingAlfie does and even his parents worry about him just scraping his knees orwalking to school on his own.Life is tough for Alfie. At school, the mistakes feelmassive under the sharp eyes of the nasty Mr Finch; at home, even the smallestadventure gets wrapped in layers of "No, just in case." But his two best and loyal friends, Charlie and Saima are athis side and make his days brighter. Together, with the help of the mysteriouslibrarian, Miss Isadora Dean, the friends stumble on a possible solution.Perhaps at last, Alfie can gain the courage to face his fears and problems. What strange and mystical discovery have they made? Can Alfie turn things around? Will he find the courage to follow it through?