Apple and Rain
by Sarah Crossan
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Pub Date 12 Feb 2015 | Archive Date 22 Jun 2015
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) | Bloomsbury Childrens
Description
Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2015
Published in hardback in August 2014, Apple and Rain has already been shortlisted for The Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards and the CBI Book of Year Award.
Apple and Rain explores the bond between mothers and daughters, and the power of forgiveness. The stunning cover is the work of fellow Irish talent, Yasmeen Ismail.
When Apple’s mother returns after eleven years of absence, Apple feels whole again. She will have an answer to her burning question – why did you go? And she will have someone who understands what it means to be a teenager – unlike Nana. But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother’s homecoming is bitter sweet, and Apple wonders who is really looking after whom. It’s only when Apple meets someone more lost than she is, that she begins to see things as they really are.
Sarah’s love of poetry, and her skill in making it accessible for readers of all ages and abilities, shone in The Weight of Water. In this new book its presence is subtle, but just as poignant. A moving, perceptive and beautifully crafted story which has the power to make you laugh and cry.
Advance Praise
'Sarah Crossan writes with insight and honesty in this moving story of family, friendship, and love' Claire Furniss, author of The Year of the Rat
‘This is such an honest story about family relationships and the way that things aren't always as they might first appear. Apple's innocence is sometimes funny and at times, heartbreaking - she tells her story with an openness that is very appealing. Apple and Rain is perfect for readers who want to read about an ordinary person with an extraordinary family’ Rebecca Westcott, author of Dandelion Clocks
'Apple and Rain is a beautifully crafted story about painful reunions, loyalty and the true meaning of love; a story with a deep emotional core, both heart wrenching and heart-warming.' Sita Brahmachari, author of Artichoke Hearts
‘It’ll make you laugh and cry . . .’ Company
‘Unreliable adults, complex friendships and family ties are explored with sensitivity in this finely crafted story’ The Bookseller
‘Crossan’s skill as a writer is at its most pronounced, contributing to a portrayal of adolescence that is subtle and humane’ Irish Times
'An inspiring tale’ Irish Examiner
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781408827130 |
| PRICE | £6.99 (GBP) |
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