See Ya, Simon

See Ya, Simon is a novel for young adults by David Hill, about a boy suffering from muscular dystrophy. It was published in 1992.

Plot

See Ya, Simon is a fictional novel of a boy suffering from muscular dystrophy. It is very pronounced throughout the story that Simon will not live for another year. Simon is a very righteous and humorous character who is never afraid to share his various opinions and does not seem to care that much despite him knowing he is going to die.

Main Characters

Simon

Simon has a family of four. An older sister Kirsty, his Mum and Dad. He likes role-playing and has a good sense of humour. He dislikes being left out and being treated differently. He is overweight with no build. He has brown hair. At times it seems that Simon has a spoilt personality because everyone gives him special treatment.

Nathan

Nathan who is Simon's friend has a family of four. His parents have split up and he has a little sister, Fiona. He looks thin and is of small build. He’s got brown hair. He treats Simon like a brother.

Minor Characters

Alex Wilson

Alex is one of Nathan and Simon’s enemies. He is considered to be the school bully. Not much is said about Alex’s appearance but Nathan often refers to him as looking like an ‘ape’ or a ‘monkey’. Alex is not the smartest kid on the block. This is seen when Nathan makes fun of him saying “his brain is rolling around in his head”. Although Alex is a bully, when Simon died he was sensitive to Nathan.

Brady West

Brady is the prettiest girl in Nathan’s and Simon’s class. Brady has long blonde hair, blue eyes and beautiful sense of style.

Nathan's Mum

Nathan’s Mum has two children named Nathan and Fiona. She also owns a dog that is a cross between a Labrador and a Brontosaurus. Nobody knows her name or what she looks like, but she is a wonderful lady. She is a single mother who gives her ex-husband a second chance.

Setting

The story takes place in New Zealand. The main settings are in Simon and Nathan's school, their homes, and the hospital.

Themes

The novel deals with themes such as death, friendship and humour.