Girl Who Lost Her Shadow

A lyrical, poignant story, beautifully and originally written, about the ripple effects of a loved one's depression and losing and regaining one's sense of self.

About the author

Emily Ilett studied at Glasgow School of Art and the University of Glasgow and now works at the Glasgow Women's Library. She was awarded the Mairi Hedderwick Writing for Children Bursary from Moniack Mhor in 2015, and was Children's Writer in Residence at Wigtown Book Festival the same year. The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow, her first novel, won the Kelpies Prize in 2017.

Summary

On the morning of Gail's birthday, her shadow escapes. A lyrical, immersive and luminous tale of sisterhood, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells of bravery, the effect of mental health issues and being strong enough to ask for help when we really need it.

Product details

• Authors: Emily Ilett, Emily Ilett
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781782506072
• ISBN: 978-1-78250-607-2
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Kelpies
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, Scotland, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Europe