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Girl 38: Finding a Friend

Girl 38: Finding a Friend

by EwaJozefkowicz (Author)

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Synopsis

Past and present are woven into this novel set in contemporary times and WWII Poland. Based on a real life story about friendship and endurance in the darkest situation.

Kat is a 12-year-old girl who loves working on her super-heroine comic, Girl 38 - the girl she longs to be like. But she's not brave, or fearless. At school, Gem is no longer her 'best friend'. And at home Kat is lonely while her parents are busy working long hours. She's even a bit afraid of her elderly neighbour, Ania. But when Ania has an accident Kat surprises herself by rushing to the rescue - just like Girl 38. Their unlikely friendship blossoms, and with it Kat's determination, as Ania reveals the haunting story behind the portrait of a girl she's left unfinished.

Inspired by Ania - her daring leap to freedom and her search for her lost friend, Mila, who was taken away by soldiers to a 'walled village' at the outbreak of WWII - Kat unravels the mystery of the girl in the painting and finds a happy ending for Girl 38.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Edition: 8
 Publisher: Zephyr
Published: 06 Feb 2020
ISBN 10: 1786698986
ISBN 13: 9781786698988
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview:

Past and present are woven into this novel set in contemporary times and WWII Poland. Based on a real life story about friendship and endurance in the darkest situation.


Media Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE MYSTERY OF THE COLOUR THIEF:
'Ewa Jozefkowicz's debut novel tackles big themes - guilt, sorrow, depression, hopelessness - with sincerity, a strong use of sustained metaphor, and a keen insight into the pre-teen mindset' Financial Times.
'This extremely readable novel lays bare the emotions of friendship and family, as well as exploring the impact of nature on our urban lives, and the ways in which we can find hope and confidence in ourselves' Minerva Reads.
'Paints a convincing picture of a harrowing time in a young life ... By no means a gloomy read, offering ample humour, hope and optimism' Booktrust's 'Bookmark Book of the Month'.
'Moving and emotionally highly charged, this is a haunting story that will stay with you long after the last page is read' Parents in Touch.
'A very thought-provoking book; deeply moving with a very tragic story which could happen to anybody in real-life ... A fantastic story inspired by life. It's a book that I would recommend that you read with your heart and maybe a tissue or two' Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books.
Author Bio

Ewa Jozefkowicz grew up in Ealing, and studied English Literature at UCL. Her debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief was published by Zephyr in 2018. Ewa lives in Highbury, north London, with her husband and twin girls, Magda and Julia. @EwaJozefkowicz