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Artichoke Hearts

Artichoke Hearts

by SitaBrahmachari (Author)

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    Paperback 2011

    $3.42
Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic and outspoken family where it's not always easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of those around her, and also starts to keep some of her own. She is drawn to mysterious Jide, a boy who is clearly hiding a troubled past and has grown hardened layers - like those of an artichoke - around his heart. As Mira is experiencing grief for the first time, she is also discovering the wondrous and often mystical world around her. An incredibly insightful, honest novel exploring the delicate balance, and often injustice, of life and death - but at its heart is a celebration of friendship, culture - and life. Winner of the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 336
 Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Published: 07 Jan 2011
ISBN 10: 0330517910
ISBN 13: 9780330517911
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Winner of the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. A striking coming-of-age novel from a fantastic debut author - appealing to fans of Cathy Cassidy, Jacqueline Wilson, Judy Blume and Jenny Valentine. Sita's voice is fresh, engaging and acutely perceptive. Her rich description and characterization makes this book instantly appealing and highly emotive. Sita's background in children's theatre workshops has perfectly equipped her for publicity events. Features, competitions and giveaways in magazines and on websites. Review coverage guaranteed. Pre-publication seeding campaign on www.mykindabook.com - our brand-new interactive forum for teen readers.
 Prizes: Winner of Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2011.

Media Reviews
Artichoke Hearts was recommended in the Guardian Book Doctor column (written by Julia Eccleshare) as a book that featured a South Asian protagonist. * www.guardian.co.uk *
Author Bio
Sita was born in Derby in 1966, to an Indian doctor from Kolkata and an English nurse from the Lake District. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Arts Education. Her many projects and writing commissions have been produced in theatres, universities, schools and community groups throughout Britain and America. ARTICHOKE HEARTS is her first novel for children. Sita lives and works in North London with her husband, three children and a temperamental cat.