Artichoke Hearts

Winner of the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. A heart-wrenching, evocative and intimate debut novel from a hugely talented voice in children's fiction, with a refreshed cover look.

About the author

Sita was born in Derby in 1966 to an Indian doctor from Kolkata and an English nurse from the Lake District. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Arts Education. She is the author of Artichoke Hearts. Her many projects and writing commissions have been produced in theatres, universities, schools and community groups throughout Britain and America. Sita lives and works in North London with her husband, three children and their dog, Billie.

Summary

Winner of the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. A heart-wrenching, evocative and intimate debut novel from a hugely talented voice in children's fiction, with a refreshed cover look.

Foreword

Winner of the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. A heart-wrenching, evocative and intimate debut novel from a hugely talented voice in children's fiction, with a refreshed cover look.

Additional text

Artichoke Hearts sits somewhere between a fairy tale and a family story. In Mira and her fabulous Nana Josie, we see a beautiful counterpoint between the two distinct life processes of growing up and saying goodbye to life. We are shown how in heartbreak and sadness, the strongest colours of communal spirit and family relationships can shine bright. A life-affirming book!

Product details

• Authors: Sita Brahmachari, Brahmachari Sita
• Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.08.2021
• EAN: 9781529076394
• ISBN: 978-1-5290-7639-4
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 197 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage), Love & Romance, Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement, Social Themes / Adolescence & Coming of Age