
Outside (Paperback)
Sarah Ann Juckes (author)- 5+ in stock
"This is well-written, sensitive on issues such as sexual abuse, and, whether in her tower or the outside world, Ele's voice and vision of the world will keep readers intrigued." Books for Keeps
'Impossible to put down - this is a writer to watch.' C.J. Skuse
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Here's the thing about being Inside. Ain't no one believes that they are.
Ele has never been Outside, but she knows it exists - she just has to prove it.
Her whole world is Inside. Trapped with her books and the Others and Him.
She has never seen a tree or felt the rain but that's about to change. Ele's getting out. For good.
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In the spirit of Emma Donoghue's Room, Outside is a poignant story of strength, friendship and unconditional love, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780241330753
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 202 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 18 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"...this is no fantasy book but a clever exploration of how we tell ourselves certain narratives in order to make sense of our world. It's a book about speaking your truth without shame, coming to terms with your past and giving a voice to those who have been silenced or mistreated." * Viva Magazine *
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“Captivating, Emotional and Unique.”
Outside is a captivating debut novel from UKYA author Sarah Ann Juckes. It is fast-paced, full of layered and wonderful characters and comes together in a shocking and emotional finale.
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“Highly recommend..”
Wow.. a beautiful but sad story, filled with horrors, hope and wonders of seeing the outside for the first time. I read this book in one sitting as I just couldn’t put it down. It’s written beautifully, I found myself... More
“Amazing Characters. Intruiging”
It took me a bit of time to understand what was happening in this book, it was intruiging enough that I wanted to carry on with it, but it's a story that opens up throughout the book. I read it in a single... More
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