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Grieving family's journey, sibling's shadow, poignant humor.
If you've ever felt overshadowed or struggled with loss, "My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece" might just speak to your heart. Annabel Pitcher weaves grief and humor into Jamie's narrative, exploring the complexities of a family in the aftermath of tragedy. It's a story that's as much about finding lightness and connection as it is about confronting the shadows of the past.
- Branford Boase Award (2012)
- Grampian Children’s Book Award Nominee (2013)
- Betty Trask Award (2012)
- Carnegie Medal Nominee (2012)
- Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 14-16 anys (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
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ISBN: 9780316176897
Authors:
Annabel Pitcher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2013-10-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Young Readers
Related Topics:
Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 15301 readers)
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Grieving family's journey, sibling's shadow, poignant humor.
If you've ever felt overshadowed or struggled with loss, "My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece" might just speak to your heart. Annabel Pitcher weaves grief and humor into Jamie's narrative, exploring the complexities of a family in the aftermath of tragedy. It's a story that's as much about finding lightness and connection as it is about confronting the shadows of the past.
- Branford Boase Award (2012)
- Grampian Children’s Book Award Nominee (2013)
- Betty Trask Award (2012)
- Carnegie Medal Nominee (2012)
- Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 14-16 anys (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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