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Lost for Words
Dallas's life was turned upside down the day her mum was killed in a traffic accident. Now she lives with her brothers, step-sister and her mum's partner Gemma in a too-small house filled with bickering and grief. As the end of primary school approaches, Dallas learns that the local library has run out of funding and will soon be closing. Dallas decides she cannot let another thing she loves be lost. Together with her friends Aiza and Ruby, and her freewheeling American aunt Jessi, she starts a campaign to save the library for everyone.
A beautifully told tale about family, grief and growing up.
A beautifully told tale about family, grief and growing up.
272 pages, Paperback
First published July 4, 2019
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July 5, 2019
A strong 3.5 stars! I was part of the Bookstagram blog tour for this book.
Lost For Words is a middle-grade novel about eleven-year-old Dallas, whose mother sadly passes away leaving behind her and her younger siblings. She used to be a strong activist, so when Dallas finds out about the local library being marked for closure, she decides to create a campaign to save it. Getting her friends and siblings together to help isn't easy, especially when Dallas's aunt arrives from the US in the hope of taking her back with her. This did have some good messages to it, but at times the friction between family members and friends felt a little too much. This coming of age read had both powerful and funny moments (I mean, throwing a pizza slice during a protest? I laughed), the pacing at first did feel a little slow but by the last 1/3, I was enjoying the story.
Lost For Words is a middle-grade novel about eleven-year-old Dallas, whose mother sadly passes away leaving behind her and her younger siblings. She used to be a strong activist, so when Dallas finds out about the local library being marked for closure, she decides to create a campaign to save it. Getting her friends and siblings together to help isn't easy, especially when Dallas's aunt arrives from the US in the hope of taking her back with her. This did have some good messages to it, but at times the friction between family members and friends felt a little too much. This coming of age read had both powerful and funny moments (I mean, throwing a pizza slice during a protest? I laughed), the pacing at first did feel a little slow but by the last 1/3, I was enjoying the story.
July 27, 2019
Thank you to Penguin Random House Children’s for sending me an ebook review copy through Netgalley of Lost For WirdsWritten by Aoife Walsh.
This story was honestly beautiful, one of the main premises of the story was grief and dealing with loss. I love the way that it was handled and written, showcasing that everyone reacts, feels and grieves differently. I chocked up a couple times reading some of those scenes being in the mind of Dallas and her feelings.
The bigger part of the storyline was following Dallas as she tried to save the local library from being shut down, with help from her friends, teachers, family she becomes an activist thinking up new plans and finding ways of doing all she can to ensure that it doesn’t get shut down.
I really loved that the two main storylines really connected with that her mother was an activist too, so it was really cute that she followed in her own mommas footsteps naturally. She made so many choices throughout the book and seemed to grow and became more mature as the story progressed.
I’m so happy that I got given this book to review the storyline of it was handled so well and it was fun getting to root for the library whilst reading never knowing what they were going to do next.
There were some downsides for me such as the girls being bullies, Aiza being very bratty and then some grammatical errors that bugged me but didn’t ruin the story for me.
This story was honestly beautiful, one of the main premises of the story was grief and dealing with loss. I love the way that it was handled and written, showcasing that everyone reacts, feels and grieves differently. I chocked up a couple times reading some of those scenes being in the mind of Dallas and her feelings.
The bigger part of the storyline was following Dallas as she tried to save the local library from being shut down, with help from her friends, teachers, family she becomes an activist thinking up new plans and finding ways of doing all she can to ensure that it doesn’t get shut down.
I really loved that the two main storylines really connected with that her mother was an activist too, so it was really cute that she followed in her own mommas footsteps naturally. She made so many choices throughout the book and seemed to grow and became more mature as the story progressed.
I’m so happy that I got given this book to review the storyline of it was handled so well and it was fun getting to root for the library whilst reading never knowing what they were going to do next.
There were some downsides for me such as the girls being bullies, Aiza being very bratty and then some grammatical errors that bugged me but didn’t ruin the story for me.
October 20, 2019
Although this book is meant for a younger audience but works quite well for someone as old as me! The conversation style is a little choppy, which seemed a bit odd at first, but throughout the book, it turned out to be the main charm of the narration.
Dallas messes up in the very first page of the story, and the embarrassing event is but a dent in the chaos of her life. Her family structure was a little hazy at first until it was slowly explained by just dropping more hints about past events. She has two extremely close friends, both with their own set of troubles. She is eleven and has not stepped into the library since her mother passed away. Then the very library is set to close, and Dallas cannot let go without a fight. This means that she has to go back into the library, rally support for the cause, stay in the loop with her friends as well as deal with the proposition her aunt from the US has brought for her. All of this on top of the grieving process that Dallas has not completely mastered. It was light, there was a lot of banter and serious topics handled in a very subtle manner while others were like as unsubtle as a pizza being thrown on someone's face(actual occurrence). There is no complete resolution at the end of the narrative, just like in life. Some topics have been dealt with appropriately while others have been tabled for future modifications with the newer facts that come in. Dallas is moving to a secondary school and will not be spending as much time with her friends as she is used to, and she has more to learn about herself and life, but with the reliable support system she has, she might just be able to make the transition into her teens quite effectively smooth.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
Dallas messes up in the very first page of the story, and the embarrassing event is but a dent in the chaos of her life. Her family structure was a little hazy at first until it was slowly explained by just dropping more hints about past events. She has two extremely close friends, both with their own set of troubles. She is eleven and has not stepped into the library since her mother passed away. Then the very library is set to close, and Dallas cannot let go without a fight. This means that she has to go back into the library, rally support for the cause, stay in the loop with her friends as well as deal with the proposition her aunt from the US has brought for her. All of this on top of the grieving process that Dallas has not completely mastered. It was light, there was a lot of banter and serious topics handled in a very subtle manner while others were like as unsubtle as a pizza being thrown on someone's face(actual occurrence). There is no complete resolution at the end of the narrative, just like in life. Some topics have been dealt with appropriately while others have been tabled for future modifications with the newer facts that come in. Dallas is moving to a secondary school and will not be spending as much time with her friends as she is used to, and she has more to learn about herself and life, but with the reliable support system she has, she might just be able to make the transition into her teens quite effectively smooth.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
September 19, 2019
Well that was really enjoyable.
A tale of growing up, change, grief and standing up for what's important.
Dallas is a likeable character; a bit impulsive, flawed, and yet very much an 11 year old. Was she based on someone? Her friends are proper friends, they fall out, argue but stick with each other, support each other and with each other when they need each other.
I loved it.
A tale of growing up, change, grief and standing up for what's important.
Dallas is a likeable character; a bit impulsive, flawed, and yet very much an 11 year old. Was she based on someone? Her friends are proper friends, they fall out, argue but stick with each other, support each other and with each other when they need each other.
I loved it.
June 30, 2019
Review coming Tuesday!
June 30, 2019
I was really excited to read this, because I LOVED Too Close to Home - and it didn't disappoint, at all.
Where to start? This is such a beautiful story. It's about friendship, families, love, loss, and library closures. There are some big topics here but Aoife Walsh handles them all with such a light touch. Our main character, Dallas Kelly (how I wish my own name was Dallas Kelly, so cool), is brilliant and believable. She's mixed up but she's working stuff out, she stands up for things but she needs to be encouraged to do so. She fights to save her local library from closure - it's a place that's bound up with her life and identity in all kinds of ways, some of them complicated - but she's not some superstar flawless activist and she doesn't do it alone.
And I loved loved loved all the characters around her. I've got a massive weakness for stories about families and the family here - an older brother, little brother and stepsister, loving but slightly flaky aunt, and stepmum who's doing her best - all feel very real. They are all grieving in different ways for Dallas's mother, and sometimes taking it out on one another, but there is so much love and heart in all their interactions. Their dialogue is brilliant. Sam breaks my heart.
Meanwhile, her two best friends are awesome, especially Aiza, who's hilarious. They have their own family stuff going on and they fall out sometimes, but their loyalty to each other really shines throughout.
The library stuff could have been heavy-handed but in fact it feels completely organic, real, and of our times. Young people are driving social change everywhere right now - because they have to - and this story shows how inspiring that can be, but also how difficult.
And the ending, like all the best endings, feels like a beginning. Finished with a tear in my eye. Gorgeous, gorgeous book.
Where to start? This is such a beautiful story. It's about friendship, families, love, loss, and library closures. There are some big topics here but Aoife Walsh handles them all with such a light touch. Our main character, Dallas Kelly (how I wish my own name was Dallas Kelly, so cool), is brilliant and believable. She's mixed up but she's working stuff out, she stands up for things but she needs to be encouraged to do so. She fights to save her local library from closure - it's a place that's bound up with her life and identity in all kinds of ways, some of them complicated - but she's not some superstar flawless activist and she doesn't do it alone.
And I loved loved loved all the characters around her. I've got a massive weakness for stories about families and the family here - an older brother, little brother and stepsister, loving but slightly flaky aunt, and stepmum who's doing her best - all feel very real. They are all grieving in different ways for Dallas's mother, and sometimes taking it out on one another, but there is so much love and heart in all their interactions. Their dialogue is brilliant. Sam breaks my heart.
Meanwhile, her two best friends are awesome, especially Aiza, who's hilarious. They have their own family stuff going on and they fall out sometimes, but their loyalty to each other really shines throughout.
The library stuff could have been heavy-handed but in fact it feels completely organic, real, and of our times. Young people are driving social change everywhere right now - because they have to - and this story shows how inspiring that can be, but also how difficult.
And the ending, like all the best endings, feels like a beginning. Finished with a tear in my eye. Gorgeous, gorgeous book.
July 2, 2019
4.5 stars
Although eleven year old Dallas takes on the council in her attempt to save the local library this is really a story about family. And Dallas’ family has been rocked by tragedy.
This story is told from Dallas’ point of view and through her we explore grief, challenging family dynamics, friendship and a dabbling in politics. From her very first school debate on Brexit 😂, to her clashes with the council, Dallas grows in confidence - but will it be enough?
This is a middle grade story but with Dallas on the verge of leaving primary school and moving up to secondary school. With the arrival of her aunt Jessi from Texas she is offered an even bigger move, and when you feel like the spare tyre in your family, feeling wanted is very comforting.
After her mum’s death, partner Gemma is left in charge and she’s got a job, two 4 year olds (one with autism), an 18 year old and Dallas to contend with, all within the confines of a small house on the river. The sense of lack of space is expressed well and I love how Dallas uses this to express why libraries are so important, even though she hasn’t used hers for months.
The dynamic between Dallas and her two best friends, Ruby and Aiza is an escape for her. They have a few adventures, challenging bullies, walking the line between becoming bullies themselves, a trip to London gone wrong. I particularly liked the scenes where Ruby asks Aiza more about her Muslim Faith after hearing negative comments at home. I love that the girls are able to have this dialogue. I would definitely be interested in reading stories from each of their perspectives too. Ruby in particular is so quiet, whilst I’m sure she has lots to say. Neither of these girls has the most stable home life but they look after each other, and also have the ability to be honest with each other too. This is a great example of female friendship.
I highly recommend this read, it’s empowering for kids to be shown how to stand up for something and Aoife Walsh has written a dynamic and imperfect family or three. I really hope to read more about these girls.
Thanks to Darkroom Tours and Anderson Press for gifting me the copy of this book for the purposes of an honest review.
Although eleven year old Dallas takes on the council in her attempt to save the local library this is really a story about family. And Dallas’ family has been rocked by tragedy.
This story is told from Dallas’ point of view and through her we explore grief, challenging family dynamics, friendship and a dabbling in politics. From her very first school debate on Brexit 😂, to her clashes with the council, Dallas grows in confidence - but will it be enough?
This is a middle grade story but with Dallas on the verge of leaving primary school and moving up to secondary school. With the arrival of her aunt Jessi from Texas she is offered an even bigger move, and when you feel like the spare tyre in your family, feeling wanted is very comforting.
After her mum’s death, partner Gemma is left in charge and she’s got a job, two 4 year olds (one with autism), an 18 year old and Dallas to contend with, all within the confines of a small house on the river. The sense of lack of space is expressed well and I love how Dallas uses this to express why libraries are so important, even though she hasn’t used hers for months.
The dynamic between Dallas and her two best friends, Ruby and Aiza is an escape for her. They have a few adventures, challenging bullies, walking the line between becoming bullies themselves, a trip to London gone wrong. I particularly liked the scenes where Ruby asks Aiza more about her Muslim Faith after hearing negative comments at home. I love that the girls are able to have this dialogue. I would definitely be interested in reading stories from each of their perspectives too. Ruby in particular is so quiet, whilst I’m sure she has lots to say. Neither of these girls has the most stable home life but they look after each other, and also have the ability to be honest with each other too. This is a great example of female friendship.
I highly recommend this read, it’s empowering for kids to be shown how to stand up for something and Aoife Walsh has written a dynamic and imperfect family or three. I really hope to read more about these girls.
Thanks to Darkroom Tours and Anderson Press for gifting me the copy of this book for the purposes of an honest review.
July 3, 2019
I have such a lot of time for what Aoife Walsh does, and so when I was offered a review copy of Lost For Words I leapt at the chance. Every now and then I still think about the messy wonderful loving and truthful families she writes (take a look at Too Close To Home for a lovely example of this) and so I couldn't wait to read her new title. So I did, and reader? It's lovely. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
Dallas Kelly lives in chaotic circumstances; her family are dealing with a close bereavement, a complicated living situation, there are mean girls at school, and now the local library is closing. I was talking with somebody the other week about the tendency for girls in children's books to adore reading and the rare delight it was to find a character who wasn't necessarily cut from the same cloth. Dallas decides to save the library for everyone who uses it - and that's such a delightful, potent, perfect thing. Yes she reads, and loves it, but she's not "books, books, rah, rah, rah." She's doing this for the people she loves and lives with.
But then again, people is what Walsh is all about. Ruby and Aiza, Dallas' best friends, are adorable and Aiza might secretly be one of the best characters I have read for years. Dallas' family are messy, lovable and real. They make mistakes. They grow. They live. They learn. I suspect I'm channelling one of the 90s pop songs I seem to have on repeat on Youtube at the moment, but you get the point. These are people and this is a moment in their lives. Honest. Truthful. Lived. Loved.
This is classic children's literature, fat with heart and rich with emotion, and I love it.
My thanks to the publisher for a review copy.
Dallas Kelly lives in chaotic circumstances; her family are dealing with a close bereavement, a complicated living situation, there are mean girls at school, and now the local library is closing. I was talking with somebody the other week about the tendency for girls in children's books to adore reading and the rare delight it was to find a character who wasn't necessarily cut from the same cloth. Dallas decides to save the library for everyone who uses it - and that's such a delightful, potent, perfect thing. Yes she reads, and loves it, but she's not "books, books, rah, rah, rah." She's doing this for the people she loves and lives with.
But then again, people is what Walsh is all about. Ruby and Aiza, Dallas' best friends, are adorable and Aiza might secretly be one of the best characters I have read for years. Dallas' family are messy, lovable and real. They make mistakes. They grow. They live. They learn. I suspect I'm channelling one of the 90s pop songs I seem to have on repeat on Youtube at the moment, but you get the point. These are people and this is a moment in their lives. Honest. Truthful. Lived. Loved.
This is classic children's literature, fat with heart and rich with emotion, and I love it.
My thanks to the publisher for a review copy.
December 14, 2022
raamatukogude aasta lõpetuseks küll täiesti sobilik lugemine - teemaks on sulgemisohus väikeraamatukogu päästmine. kes on lugenud "Brockwelli ujulat", siis täpselt sama lugu - keegi haistab viisi kahjumit tootva avaliku teenuse asemele luksuskorterid ehitada, kogukond tõstab mässu, kõik läheb peaaegu et halvasti, aga lõpuks muidugi ikkagi hästi, ja mässus osalejad saavad oma mineviku hingehaavad parandatud ja eluga edasi minna.
ainus asi, et... enamus neid osalejaid on algkoolilapsed. ühesõnaga, see raamat ajas mu juhtme särinal kokku - kaanekujundus on nagu tavaliselt täiskasvanud lugejale suunatud pehmekaanelisel, raamatukogus oli see ka tavalises uudiskirjanduse riiulis ja miski (sh tagakaanetekst!!!) ei vihjanud, et tegu on hoopis lastekaga. raamatuseljal on kleeps YA ehk siis ametlikult on ta klassifitseeritud noorteraamatuks. ja nii minajutustaja kui suurem osa muid võtmetegelasi on 11-aastased, mis automaatselt teeb selle raamatu suunatuks nii umbes kümnestele, sest näidake mulle teismelist, kes viitsib lugeda raamatut sellest, kuidas mingid tited algkooli viimase nädalaga toime tulevad ja keskastmesse edasiminemise pärast muret tunnevad. samas, näidake mulle kümneaastast, kes sellise kaanega raamatu üldse kätte võtaks. wtf.
isiklikult mul muidu lasteraamatute vastu midagi pole ja 11-aastased tüdrukud ongi mu erihuvi praegusel ajal, sest mõttes polnudki nagu probleemi. ja ega mul pole sellega ka probleeme, kui kirjutataksegi selline raamat, mis ei ole mingile konkreetsele vanusegrupile mõeldud, lugegu, kellele meeldib. lihtsalt mul on tunne, et sellisel kujul ei sobi ta ikkagi eriti mitte kellelegi. täiskasvanud võtku pigem ette see "Brockwelli ujula" ja lapsed võtku "Heade vempude jõud" ja nii saavad kõik sama loo suurema frustratsioonita kätte.
ainus asi, et... enamus neid osalejaid on algkoolilapsed. ühesõnaga, see raamat ajas mu juhtme särinal kokku - kaanekujundus on nagu tavaliselt täiskasvanud lugejale suunatud pehmekaanelisel, raamatukogus oli see ka tavalises uudiskirjanduse riiulis ja miski (sh tagakaanetekst!!!) ei vihjanud, et tegu on hoopis lastekaga. raamatuseljal on kleeps YA ehk siis ametlikult on ta klassifitseeritud noorteraamatuks. ja nii minajutustaja kui suurem osa muid võtmetegelasi on 11-aastased, mis automaatselt teeb selle raamatu suunatuks nii umbes kümnestele, sest näidake mulle teismelist, kes viitsib lugeda raamatut sellest, kuidas mingid tited algkooli viimase nädalaga toime tulevad ja keskastmesse edasiminemise pärast muret tunnevad. samas, näidake mulle kümneaastast, kes sellise kaanega raamatu üldse kätte võtaks. wtf.
isiklikult mul muidu lasteraamatute vastu midagi pole ja 11-aastased tüdrukud ongi mu erihuvi praegusel ajal, sest mõttes polnudki nagu probleemi. ja ega mul pole sellega ka probleeme, kui kirjutataksegi selline raamat, mis ei ole mingile konkreetsele vanusegrupile mõeldud, lugegu, kellele meeldib. lihtsalt mul on tunne, et sellisel kujul ei sobi ta ikkagi eriti mitte kellelegi. täiskasvanud võtku pigem ette see "Brockwelli ujula" ja lapsed võtku "Heade vempude jõud" ja nii saavad kõik sama loo suurema frustratsioonita kätte.
June 14, 2019
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this powerful contemporary middle grade story about families and grief and saving libraries. The three main kids it revolves around are just fantastic. They are mischievous and fun, but also dealing with their own nonsense. In many ways Dallas is pretty self absorbed, thought I totally get why, but I love her little moments with Ruby and Aiza when they actually talk about stuff. And I ADORE their fights with Libby. Brilliant.
Plus on top of talking about made families and local community and the importance of facilities for everyone, it has a bi mum and a great few scenes on periods starting.
Dallas’s foray into politics is genius too - she’s so far in over her head at times but I love how she makes it work. And how, even though she can’t figure out the public speaking at first, and she’s worried about how she looks, she does great by just being herself. She find her feet a little, but overall she doesn’t change just lets her instinct (and some luck!) guide her.
Plus there are some properly hilarious lines. My favourite is the one about twitter being for old people. Rude! ;)
Really good fun but brings a great message across at the same time. Definitely one to look out for.
I really enjoyed this powerful contemporary middle grade story about families and grief and saving libraries. The three main kids it revolves around are just fantastic. They are mischievous and fun, but also dealing with their own nonsense. In many ways Dallas is pretty self absorbed, thought I totally get why, but I love her little moments with Ruby and Aiza when they actually talk about stuff. And I ADORE their fights with Libby. Brilliant.
Plus on top of talking about made families and local community and the importance of facilities for everyone, it has a bi mum and a great few scenes on periods starting.
Dallas’s foray into politics is genius too - she’s so far in over her head at times but I love how she makes it work. And how, even though she can’t figure out the public speaking at first, and she’s worried about how she looks, she does great by just being herself. She find her feet a little, but overall she doesn’t change just lets her instinct (and some luck!) guide her.
Plus there are some properly hilarious lines. My favourite is the one about twitter being for old people. Rude! ;)
Really good fun but brings a great message across at the same time. Definitely one to look out for.
December 27, 2020
I chose this book as I'm a sucker for anything to do with bookshops or libraries.
The local library is being shut down and no one else seems to care, but 11 year old Dallas is going to do something about it, even if the library does bring back painful memories for her.
I liked this book because every character was unique; nothing about Dallas' family was 'normal'. Her mum passed away a year ago in an accident, her stepmum is run ragged, her auntie is a flakey Texan, her older brother worries constantly about their Autistic younger brother. And her friends' families are equally three dimensional.
In the end I felt like this book was less about the library closing down, and more of a coming-of-age book that explored grief, passion, and the importance of friendship and family, especially that family doesn't necessarily mean sharing the same blood.
Sometimes I felt that Dallas and her friends sounded older than Year 6 primary school children but otherwise I enjoyed their interactions.
This is a great book for Jacqueline Wilson fans or those looking for a more quirky read.
The local library is being shut down and no one else seems to care, but 11 year old Dallas is going to do something about it, even if the library does bring back painful memories for her.
I liked this book because every character was unique; nothing about Dallas' family was 'normal'. Her mum passed away a year ago in an accident, her stepmum is run ragged, her auntie is a flakey Texan, her older brother worries constantly about their Autistic younger brother. And her friends' families are equally three dimensional.
In the end I felt like this book was less about the library closing down, and more of a coming-of-age book that explored grief, passion, and the importance of friendship and family, especially that family doesn't necessarily mean sharing the same blood.
Sometimes I felt that Dallas and her friends sounded older than Year 6 primary school children but otherwise I enjoyed their interactions.
This is a great book for Jacqueline Wilson fans or those looking for a more quirky read.
January 9, 2024
There's a good book hidden in here somewhere, but it's ruined by the fact that it's a young adult book masquerading as a middle-grade book. I . . . don't think this is allowed to call itself middle-grade, I really don't. I don't buy that the characters are eleven years old. I don't *buy* that the conversations the children characters are having in this book are conversations that real primary school children would have. It's like the writer couldn't decide what kind of book she wanted to write.
There are several instances where the writer uses language that I don't think belong in middle-grade, and it pulled me so far out of the story that I spent the rest of the book hating it. If you'd told me that the characters were sixteen and in middle school, I probably would have believed you - and found the story much more believable.
I'm a big middle-grade fan but it's been a while since I've read a book that misses the mark on its supposed target audience so badly. Yikes!
There are several instances where the writer uses language that I don't think belong in middle-grade, and it pulled me so far out of the story that I spent the rest of the book hating it. If you'd told me that the characters were sixteen and in middle school, I probably would have believed you - and found the story much more believable.
I'm a big middle-grade fan but it's been a while since I've read a book that misses the mark on its supposed target audience so badly. Yikes!
March 10, 2020
I was a bit gutted as I bought this for my year 5s, under the impression it was for older children, and there were several parts I wouldn’t really deem appropriate for them. That means it was bought just for my enjoyment and, to be honest, it wasn’t really worth it. Whilst it began quite witty and interesting, I got bored quickly and lost a bit of patience with the characters and storyline. I don’t really think it’s worth setting books in a primary school if they aren’t aimed at children still there.
August 9, 2019
A good read which unfortunately took a while to grip me. The serious issues were sensitively handled, some with humour and some with knowledge and insight. The characters were treated as individuals with their own ways of coping with life,
The use of humour diluted the seriousness of some issues, but given the probable readers age this worked as an advantage.
Could work as a class read for 10 to 12 age group/
The use of humour diluted the seriousness of some issues, but given the probable readers age this worked as an advantage.
Could work as a class read for 10 to 12 age group/
July 18, 2019
Slightly idealised ending aside, this is a warm-hearted, funny & poignant family/friendship drama with lively, likeable characters. Touches on some serious themes but keeps the tone light. A delightfully quirky & enjoyable read.
July 13, 2020
Many thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House UK for this book. Although a children's book for ages 11+ I hugely enjoyed reading this lovely, funny and sensitively written story. Warm, relatable and very different from the usual children's books for this age group. I've just ordered a copy for my 12 year old daughter as I think she'll love it.
August 3, 2020
📚 Jedenásťročná Dallas má okrem bežných školských starostí deciek v tomto veku jednu špeciálnu: idú zavrieť miestnu knižnicu a miesto nej postaviť luxusné byty. Miesto, ktoré odmalička milovala, sa jej spája aj s mamou, ktorá len nedávno tragicky zahynula práve po ceste z knižnice, a tak v sebe musí nájsť veľa odhodlania nielen za knižnicu zabojovať, ale najskôr do nej vstúpiť...
👩💻 Toto bola jedna z tých kníh, ktoré na mňa kývajú vždy, keď navštívim naše kníhkupko – jeho cudzojazyčnú sekciu som si obzvlášť zamilovala. Knižka s takouto obálkou je #musthave, hoci nakoniec nebola úplne #mustread – z príbehov 11-ročných dievčat som už vyrástla, ale ak hľadáte milú knižku, na ktorej si vaša školáčka pocvičí jednoduchú angličtinu, toto je jasná voľba.
💡 Knihu kúpite na Martinuse: https://bit.ly/2ZHNBqZ
👩💻 Toto bola jedna z tých kníh, ktoré na mňa kývajú vždy, keď navštívim naše kníhkupko – jeho cudzojazyčnú sekciu som si obzvlášť zamilovala. Knižka s takouto obálkou je #musthave, hoci nakoniec nebola úplne #mustread – z príbehov 11-ročných dievčat som už vyrástla, ale ak hľadáte milú knižku, na ktorej si vaša školáčka pocvičí jednoduchú angličtinu, toto je jasná voľba.
💡 Knihu kúpite na Martinuse: https://bit.ly/2ZHNBqZ
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