I just wanted to write a story about a friendship. A wonderful friendship between two young people who can't believe their luck because they've found what most of us want more than anything. A true friend.

What inspired Morris gleitzman to write?

I emigrated from England with my folks when I was 16, and that experience helped me write Misery Guts, and Boy Overboard, and Toad Away, and Maybe. I make all my characters up too. Or I think I do.

What is the main idea of the book Once?

The theme hope plays a significant part in the novel of 'Once' as it determines the future and destiny of Felix. Felix consistently stays positive about the situation he is thrown in and keeps an open and hopeful mind when it comes to difficult situation.