Artichoke Hearts (Paperback)
Sita Brahmachari (author)Published: 19/08/2021
Winner of the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.
Artichoke Hearts by Sita Brahmachari is an incredibly insightful, honest novel exploring the delicate balance, and often injustice, of life and death - but at its heart is a celebration of friendship, culture, and life.
Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic and outspoken family where it's not always easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of those around her, and also starts to keep some of her own.
She is drawn to mysterious Jide, a boy who is clearly hiding a troubled past and has grown hardened layers - like those of an artichoke - around his heart. As Mira is experiencing grief for the first time, she is also discovering the wondrous and often mystical world around her.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781529076394
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 250 g
Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 26 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Heart-healing, deeply enriching and utterly chaotic, Mira is a heroine after our own multi-layered hearts: being one perpetually teetering on the cusp of all that life throws at her, as she confronts the whole spectrum of experiences - from deep grief, to the blossoming of a first love to the security of lifetime-old friendships. Who can't help but be mesmerised by the hilarious, dear characters which all work to leave a permanent mark on both Mira and her readers - from the curt Nana Josie to the elusive Jide to the ever-present Millie, and ultimately, not have us fall in love with them too? A deeply unforgettable, gorgeous story. Be ready to have this one stay with you.'- Onjali Q Rauf author of The Boy at the Back of the Class
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“Thought provoking tenderness.”
Entirely deserving of the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, this artistic tale is a must read for kids and adults alike.
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“Astonishing!!”
Wow - what an incredible book. I finished Artichoke Hearts last week and I just can't stop thinking about it. It's a tale of coming of age, of love and romance, of family dynamics, of death, but ultimately... More
“Loved the book”
this is my favourite book and would recommend it to girls be 11- 13. My favourite character is Jide. The book was sad but I wanted to skip a few chapters to get back to Jide and Mira though.
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