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Sita Brahmachari was brought up in the Lake District by an Indian doctor father and an English nurse mother, and her parents’ life stories and care for others inform her hugely sensitive and socially aware writing. After a career in theatre, her debut novel, Artichoke Hearts, won the 2011 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Sita lives and writes in North London with her husband, three children, and Billie the dog, and is also involved in numerous charity projects.
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Jane Ray is an illustrator who has worked with a variety of publishers and designers, but is best known for her distinctive children’s books illustrations. She has worked with many authors, including Michael Rosen, Vikram Seth, Carol Ann Duffy and Jeanette Winterson.
<p>"A tender story about loss, friendship, hope and resolution which gives an insight into two very different backgrounds and might provide reassurance for those in similar circumstances, as well as helping to develop empathy" – The Letterpress Project</p> <p>"'An important, tender and vital story about dealing with and overcoming worry … [Sita Brahmachari] handles complex emotions in a pitch-perfect way for young readers" – The Bookseller</p> <p>"Lovely little book. Good for exploring feelings" – Empathy Lab</p> <p>"Sita Brahmachari handles the girls' emotions with a great deal of sensitivity … It's gentle, reassuring and there's no sugary ending where everything goes back to just how it was" – The Bookbag</p> <p>"Beautifully soul-searching and handles complex emotions in an age-appropriate way, providing much space for thought and contemplation" – Minerva Reads, Blog</p> <p>"This sensitive story addressing both trauma (Rima) and anxiety (Amy) is particularly suitable for reluctant or struggling readers" – CBI</p>
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Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Sita Brahmachari was brought up in the Lake District by an Indian doctor father and an English nurse mother, and her parents’ life stories and care for others inform her hugely sensitive and socially aware writing. After a career in theatre, her debut novel, Artichoke Hearts, won the 2011 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Sita lives and writes in North London with her husband, three children, and Billie the dog, and is also involved in numerous charity projects.
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Jane Ray is an illustrator who has worked with a variety of publishers and designers, but is best known for her distinctive children’s books illustrations. She has worked with many authors, including Michael Rosen, Vikram Seth, Carol Ann Duffy and Jeanette Winterson.