I
LOVED this triumph of simple, powerful storytelling. It's a story within a
story about Amina and Jenna, two
spirited, independent - and very different - sisters. When foreign troops
arrive in their country, the excitement of liberation quickly turns sour and
events spiral terrifyingly out of control. Yet in spite of the bad things that
happen, Amina discovers that her ability to tell stories offers much more than
just hope to her family and the people around her. At times sad, it is entirely
appropriate for 10+ readers who will be gripped and uplifted with how the
sisters survive and craft a hopeful future with the power of stories.
Mark
Thornton from Mostly Books
Our
children’s-view review is from Katherine Burns from Didcot Girls School, where Jo Cotterill visited on World
Book Day. Katherine is already a big fan of Jo’s through the ‘Sweetheart’
series and read the book in a day!
"It’s
an absolutely stunning book which can hit hard and make you cry. I know I
certainly did! The author’s writing is so creative and powerful in this, that I
this is one of the best books that I've ever read. I would definitely recommend
it."
We will be interviewing Jo on Monday and asking where the inspiration for such a different book for her came from.
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