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5 fantastic farmyard books 14/03/25
Ketchup Clouds
Publisher: Indigo
Her highly-acclaimed, award-winning debut, My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece was undoubtedly a hard act to follow, yet Annabel Pitcher’s second novel is equally impressive.
In this unusual young adult novel, Pitcher once again creates a vivid and engaging first person narrative - this time, the story is told through a series of letters written in the frank and often funny voice of a 15-year-old girl struggling to come to terms with her crushing guilt because she is, by her own admission a murderer. Seeking redemption for her crime, Zoe begins writing to convicted murderer Stuart Harris, awaiting execution on Death Row, confessing the truth about what happened, and spilling out her feelings about a love triangle that went tragically wrong, as well as the family turmoil she has been experiencing.
An inclusive element lies in the depiction of Zoe's younger sister Dot, who is deaf. Dot is an endearing and fully-rounded character, and whilst the subject of deafness is generally dealt with naturally and casually, the book also makes a powerful comment about one of the possible causes of infant deafness and the impact on her family.
Dealing with some complex and difficult themes and issues, Ketchup Clouds is perhaps best suited to older teenage readers. Blending powerful emotion and darkness with ironic humour, it is a gripping and moving story about secrets, lies and growing up. Sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes wistful, often funny and always compassionate, this is a beautifully-crafted and unexpected coming-of-age story that will win readers’ hearts.
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Deaf Awareness Week
This booklist includes books that feature deafness as a key theme, books with a deaf protagonist, and books that happen to include children with hearing aids and cochlear implants, in a subtle and natural way.
What you thought...
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Lily, 01 April 2017
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Excellent book for teens (i am 13) This describes perfectly how teens deal with problems , as in real life most teens head to their best friend to discuss problems
Mandy, 27 February 2017
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This book was amazing!!!!!!! I really enjoyed it however I wouldn't reccomend it for under 13 . It has some quite rude parts and bad words. I was stuck to the book and couldn't put it down . It's very upsetting at the end but is just like what its like in a teenagers brain. I like how it is written in letters.
Charlotte, 05 August 2013
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I think is was amazing book which i love so much. i found it hard to put down which is unlike me because i hardly ever read a book.It is a very easy book to follow with a good pace. I wish there was a another book just as great as this one. I would suggest this book is for children age 12+ and would truly suggest this book to read, i thought it was BRILLIANT!!!!!
Izzy, 20 May 2013
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This was an awesome book, it was really sad in the end and you can see how she blames herself for what happened. trying to tell you how it's like but without telling you what ACTUALLY happens. it's touched me in the heart about how she deals with life in a teenage brain. i would say this book is for children 12+ because it's kinda sad and has sex refers. but it doesn't get in the way of being totally awesome. the cover pulled me in as well. AWESOME!!!
Issie, 03 March 2013
This is a great book, but who is Sandra.?- there is the one who is parents of Aaron and max and/or the one friends with Zoe's mum.. I don't understand the family tree.