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Description
The Spectator BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS 2024
Five Books BEST NEW BOOKS FOR TEENS 2024
'Wars never end, they just change location.'
An exceptional, thought-provoking YA novel about sisterhood, trauma and the fighting spirit of women, from Zimbabwean author, Blessing Musariri.
When her Mama drops a bombshell, Chiante's world shatters. In Zimbabwe, bloodlines matter, so when Chiante discovers her Baba is not the man she thought he was, she flees. Seeking refuge in a secluded corner of Mutare with her feisty, stylish grandmother, Chiante finds solace in a sisterhood forged by bonds of war. This close-knit community of elders and ex-combatants are living their best lives: singing, dancing, drinking and running a successful fashion-upcycling business. But at the heart of their carefully-built world are secrets no one can give voice to.
As Chiante pieces together the puzzle of her family's past, she wrestles with how sorrow seeps down the generations, and how hope survives all, obliging us to step up and live life to the full.
Product details
Published | 07 Nov 2024 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 192 |
ISBN | 9781035902538 |
Imprint | Zephyr |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Powerful yet thoughtful, this novel about family, sisterhood and growing up gives a window into a young girl's inner turmoil and celebrates the courage of women. A worthy successor to Musariri's critically acclaimed YA, All That It Ever Meant
The Bookseller, Editor's Choice
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This book is propelled both by Musariri's vibrant and compelling characters and her unfailingly beautiful prose... equal parts funny, emotional and reflective in its exploration of family, trauma, coping and the power of communication
Children's Books Ireland
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A thoughtful, lyrical novel, with a particularly welcome look at the world beyond the Global North
Irish Times
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This absorbing, layered YA novel is funny, charming and packs a hefty emotional punch
Guardian
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Extraordinary
Spectator, Best Children's Books of 2024
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This empowering and modern YA novel addresses themes of family, resilience and intergenerational trauma with sparkling prose and unforgettable characters. Highly recommended.
School Reading List, Fiction Book of the Month