Library of lemons

Calypso usually keeps her head buried in a book - but when a new girl joins her class who also loves reading and writing stories, it sparks a close and special friendship. Mae's home is busy, lively and noisy, just like her - and Calypso loves spending time there.

Since her mother died Calypso's dad has grown distant, and keeps to himself. But when she uncovers the secret hidden in her father's library, she realises that something is very wrong.

Can Calypso rewrite her broken family and find their happy ending?

About the author

Jo Cotterill has had several careers - actor, musician, teacher, fireworks technician - but is now a full-time writer in Oxfordshire. She has published over thirty books for children and young people, including the award-winning Looking at the Stars, A Library of Lemons, and the superhero comic/novel Electrigirl.

Jo loves going into schools and talking about books and reading, and can be found making cards and writing music when she's not spending time with her two young daughters.

Find her online: jocotterill.com / @jocotterillbook

Summary

But when Calypso finally plucks up the courage to invite Mae over to her own house, the girls discover the truth about her dad and his magnum opus - and Calypso's happiness starts to unravel. 'A story of great warmth and emotional wisdom' LINDA NEWBERY

Foreword

A poignant story about dealing with grief through the magic of reading and friendship

Additional text

A Library of Lemons is a challenging story which explores the difficult issues of single parent families brought about by thte death of a life partner and mother, of the different ways people deal with such tragedy and of the aspects of child caring including social care involvement. It is an absorbing book and ends with hope brought about by a mutual love of writing stories

Product details

• Authors: Jo Cotterill, Cotterill Jo
• Publisher: Picadilly Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.05.2016
• EAN: 9781848125117
• ISBN: 978-1-84812-511-7
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 200 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Piccadilly Press
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Narrative literature; JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Classics, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Books & Libraries, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Interest age: from c 9 years, Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage)