The Apple Tart of Hope

The Apple Tart of Hope

by SarahMooreFitzgerald (Author)

Synopsis

The second sensational novel from the Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Sarah Moore Fitzgerald. THE APPLE TART OF HOPE is a contemporary love story about loyalty and friendship and the power of never giving up hope. Oscar Dunleavy, who used to make the world's most perfect apple tarts, is missing, presumed dead. No-one seems too surprised, except for Meg, his best friend, and his little brother Stevie. Surrounded by grief and confusion, Meg and Stevie are determined to find out what happened to Oscar, and together they learn about loyalty and friendship and the power of never giving up hope. The second breathtaking novel from Irish author, Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, following her debut, BACK TO BLACKBRICK, perfect for fans of Annabel Pitcher and Siobhan Dowd.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 12 Feb 2015

ISBN 10: 1444011154
ISBN 13: 9781444011159
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: The second sensational novel from Irish author, Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, THE APPLE TART OF HOPE is a contemporary love story about loyalty and friendship and the power of never giving up hope.
Prizes: Shortlisted for Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Teen Books Category 2015.

Media Reviews
Part mystery, part sweet romance ... Young readers will be hooked from the get-go. * PEOPLE, The Best Children's Books of 2016 *
Part mystery, part sweet romance ... Young readers will be hooked from the get-go. * PEOPLE, The Best Children's Books of 2016 *
This novel is gentle and mild but it has hidden powers, too. -- Martin Chilton * THE TELEGRAPH *
This novel is gentle and mild but it has hidden powers, too. -- Martin Chilton * THE TELEGRAPH *
This suspenseful story is vivid with characters * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
This suspenseful story is vivid with characters * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
one of Ireland's most interesting children's writers * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
one of Ireland's most interesting children's writers * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship. -- bestselling author iof ASKING FOR IT, Louise O'Neill * IRISH TIMES *
A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship. -- bestselling author iof ASKING FOR IT, Louise O'Neill * IRISH TIMES *
A poignant, unusual contemporary novel -- Imogen Russell Williams * METRO *
A poignant, unusual contemporary novel -- Imogen Russell Williams * METRO *
A big-hearted novel about love, loyalty and friendship from a rising star -- The Bookseller * THE BOOKSELLER *
A big-hearted novel about love, loyalty and friendship from a rising star -- The Bookseller * THE BOOKSELLER *
A layered, morally complex and captivating read -- Joseph O'Connor * IRISH TIMES *
A layered, morally complex and captivating read -- Joseph O'Connor * IRISH TIMES *
...a wonderful book that will leave you with a giant smile on your face, and a longing for the taste homemade apple tart. * THE BOOK BAG *
...a wonderful book that will leave you with a giant smile on your face, and a longing for the taste homemade apple tart. * THE BOOK BAG *
I was so absorbed in the moving storyline that I read it in one sitting * Book Babblers *
I was so absorbed in the moving storyline that I read it in one sitting * Book Babblers *
A beautiful book about being different, about good and bad friendships, and how salvation can come from an unlikely place. * Scribbles Book Reviews *
A beautiful book about being different, about good and bad friendships, and how salvation can come from an unlikely place. * Scribbles Book Reviews *
I felt this story had real depth, and dealt honestly and compassionately with strong emotions and serious decisions. * The Little Reader Library *
I felt this story had real depth, and dealt honestly and compassionately with strong emotions and serious decisions. * The Little Reader Library *
Both adults and children alike would thoroughly enjoy * Chrissi Reads *
Both adults and children alike would thoroughly enjoy * Chrissi Reads *
A little piece of pure, irresistible magic -- Eve Seymore * CHELTENHAM STANDARD *
A little piece of pure, irresistible magic -- Eve Seymore * CHELTENHAM STANDARD *
A beautiful story about friendship and hope that will make you laugh and cry * WRD About Books *
A beautiful story about friendship and hope that will make you laugh and cry * WRD About Books *
A delicious and gently philospophical book which explores the issues of bullying, loss, friendship and love with insight and humour * The Best New Children's Books 2015 *
A delicious and gently philospophical book which explores the issues of bullying, loss, friendship and love with insight and humour * The Best New Children's Books 2015 *

Fully developed secondary characters ... add richness and depth to this lyrically written tale, which explores themes
of manipulation, self-discovery, hope, and love ...This touching novel is one to savor

* Book List *

Fully developed secondary characters ... add richness and depth to this lyrically written tale, which explores themes
of manipulation, self-discovery, hope, and love ...This touching novel is one to savor

* Book List *
Readers will delight in watching Meg and Oscar transition from friendship to love while they become enraged at Paloma's bullying behavior. In addition to the romance, there is also plenty of intrigue and mystery to engage readers not typically drawn to love stories. * School Library Journal *
Readers will delight in watching Meg and Oscar transition from friendship to love while they become enraged at Paloma's bullying behavior. In addition to the romance, there is also plenty of intrigue and mystery to engage readers not typically drawn to love stories. * School Library Journal *
This is a wonderful and gripping tale about young love and friendship and how easy it is for things to go wrong. Even when there is apple tart * Bookwitch *
This is a wonderful and gripping tale about young love and friendship and how easy it is for things to go wrong. Even when there is apple tart * Bookwitch *
A VERY GOOD CHANCE is brave and thoughtful with cracking characters. It deserves a wide readership and confirms Moore Fitzgerald's place as one of Ireland's most interesting new children's writers. * IRISH INDEPENDENT on A VERY GOOD CHANCE *
The language is lyrical and evocative and vivid. The book itself is short and sharp but unpacks itself in a way that makes it seem huge and expansive * THE BOOKBAG on A VERY GOOD CHANCE *
A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship. * Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of ASKING FOR IT, on THE APPLE TART OF HOPE *
A big-hearted novel about love, loyalty and friendship from a rising star * THE BOOKSELLER on THE APPLE TART OF HOPE *
The characters are well-drawn in this absorbing and thought-provoking timeslip novel. Sarah Moore Fitzgerald tells a moving and original story of love and loss with both humour and understanding. * BOOKTRUST on BACK TO BLACKBRICK *
Author Bio

Sarah Moore Fitzgerald was born in New York in 1965 but grew up in Co.Dublin. She is a professor and associate vice president at the University of Limerick in Ireland, specialising in psychology and effective pedagogy in higher education, and has published several non-fiction books on teaching, learning and academic writing. She runs regular writers' retreats for academics and students in Ireland and internationally.

Follow her on Twitter @SMooreFitz