'Will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you think' Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project

'A book with true heart and soul' Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble With Goats and Sheep

'Fiercely funny ... an unforgettable first novel' The Times

Ten-year-old Jonah lives in a world of his own.

He likes colours and feathers and the feel of fresh air on his skin.

He dislikes sudden loud noises and any change to his daily routine.

Jonah has never spoken, yet somehow he communicates better than all of the adults in his life.

Funny, heartbreaking and uplifting, SHTUM is a novel about three generations of a family learning how to get along.

What readers are saying about this heartwarming book from Jem Lester:
'This book has gone onto my all-time favourite list'

'I laughed, got angry and cried in places.'

'This is a book that will stay with me for a very long time.'

'I cried my heart out.'

'A gripping and emotional story.'

'Brilliant humour.'

'Extremely moving'

'It is a laugh through the tears book.'