"Sarah Crossan's exquisite debut novel explores first love, friendship and quiet courage"
The Weight of Water is a startlingly original piece of fiction written in verse; most simply a brilliant coming of age story. First love, friendship and quiet courage combine in this spare and beautiful story that will leave you sad, happy and wanting more from this fantastic new voice in children's fiction.
It tackles the alienation experienced by many young immigrants. Moving, unsentimental and utterly page-turning, we meet and share the experiences of a remarkable 12 year old girl who shows us how quiet courage prevails. A truly special and remarkable read that should not be missed and, Bloomsbury the publisher has done a wonderful job on the book itself - the best things come in small packages - and this is abslutely no exception, so buy the physical book and not the ebook.
Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking and at school friends are scarce.
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Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Weight of Water and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
The Weight of Water features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Stories about Family and Friends, Stories in Verse, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback, Hardback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Weight of Water was written by Sarah Crossan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Weight of Water has 227 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
