A Pocketful of Stars

ISBN-13: 9781405293198 / Angielski

Aisha Bushby

Opis

A magical middle grade book about family, friendship and finding out who you are, full of emotion and a secret fantasy world to discover. Perfect for 10 year olds and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Ross Welford, Kiran Millwood-Hargrave and The House with Chicken Legs. From a rising star of children's books.

It's always been hard to find something Safiya and her mum have in common, with Safiyas love of gaming and struggling to fit in at school. When her mum suddenly falls into a coma, and Safiya waits at her bedside, she finds herself in a strange alternative world that looks a bit like one of her games, and theres a rebellious teenage girl with a secret who looks suspiciously familiar . . .

Recenzje

Bushby's debut is poignant and atmospheric', Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian

'A gorgeous story of family and growing up', Cathy Cassidy

'Moving and heartfelt', Anna James, author of Pages and Co

O autorze

Aisha Bushby was born in Bahrain and has lived in Kuwait, England and Canada. Now she mostly lives in the worlds of her children's books. Her debut novel A Pocketful of Stars was longlisted for the Carnegie medal and shortlisted for the Branford Boase. Aisha's books are always full of heart and a sprinkling of magic.