'The story follows 'Len the Pen' a 15 year old artist who uses his art as an expression of frustration against society. During one of his jaunts Len is seriously injured and as a result, institutionalized. It is during this time of rehabilitation that he attempts to resolve his problems with his parents, peers and society in general.'
Source: 'Children's Literature' [review], English in Australia, no. 101 (Sept. 1992), p.58.
Writing Disability in Australia
| Type of disability | Mental illness (varied). |
| Type of character | Secondary. |
| Point of view | First person (primary character). |
Note: the primary character is institutionalised after an accident, bringing him into contact with secondary characters with various mental illnesses.
