Artichoke Hearts

Author: Sita Brahmachari
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Category: Children's General Story Books
Age Group: 10-14
Book Format: Paperback

A heart-wrenching, evocative and intimate debut novel from a fresh and hugely talented new voice in children's fiction. 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.

About Sita Brahmachari
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.

SKU BK-9780330517911
Barcode # 9780330517911
Brand Macmillan Children's Books
Artist / Author Sita Brahmachari
Shipping Weight 0.2800kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
Shipping Height 0.020m
Shipping Length 0.200m
Assembled Length 19.700m
Assembled Height 2.000m
Assembled Width 13.100m
Type Paperback

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