The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree (Paperback)
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The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree (Paperback)

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Paperback 208 Pages / Published: 09/08/2018
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'A simply told, bitter-sweet story, with a powerful poetic message' - Jacqueline Wilson Nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019 and the IBBY Honour List 2020. A novel for all ages about a young girl losing her sight, inspired by the author's own life story. For fans of Wonder, The Little Prince and The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly Mafalda is a nine-year-old girl who knows one thing: some time in the next six months her sight will fail completely. Can Mafalda find a way through a seemingly dark future and still go to school, play football and look after her beloved cat? With the help of her family, and her friends, Mafalda needs to discover the things that will be important to her when her sight has failed. A moving, empowering tale of courage and determination that will inspire young and old.

Publisher: Hot Key Books
ISBN: 9781471407550
Number of pages: 208
Weight: 197 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 15 mm


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A simply told, bitter-sweet story, with a powerful poetic message -- Jacqueline Wilson
This beautiful book is a must-read for any family that has recently received a diagnosis of sight loss. It's a modern-day fable that will help adults and children, friends and family understand and come to terms with life-changing health issues -- Red Szell * Connect Radio *
Must Read * Saturday Express Magazine *
A captivating, wise and highly visual children's novel * Observer Magazine *
No matter what age, readers are bound to tear up at this beautifully written novel... Whether you are looking for a book to read together, something to recommend to a child, or a short novel that offers a unique perspective, Mafalda's story will stay with you long after you have finished reading it * Happiful Magazine *
Tender and thought-provoking, with a powerful but unforced message * Book Trust *
This little gem of book is for everyone - children and adults. It's a beautiful and inspiring story of overcoming fear and adversity. -- Sinead Moriarty
This lyrically written, moving book makes you think about what is truly important. A little gem * Irish Independent *
A beautifully written, poignant tale of a little girl's courageous struggle * Inis Reading Guide *
A mystical, semi-autobiographical novel about a girl who is going blind. Well developed characters, including the boy who becomes her friend. Poignant, moving * Read for Empathy Guide *

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“What is Essential”

Losing your sight is one of those things that terrify me - I would genuinely rather lose a limb than my vision. This book details the emotion behind losing your sight to a relatively rare disease and... More

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“A sad tale beautifully told”

A beautifully told and touching story about something so many of us take for granted - our sight. The author is obviously in full knowledge of what it means for one's sight to deteriorate as she apparently... More

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