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The Apple Tart of Hope Sarah Moore Fitzgerald

The Apple Tart of Hope By Sarah Moore Fitzgerald

The Apple Tart of Hope by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald


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Summary

Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, this is a contemporary love story about loyalty and friendship and the power of never giving up hope.

The Apple Tart of Hope Summary

The Apple Tart of Hope by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald

'A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship' - Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of Asking for It

Oscar Dunleavy is missing, presumed dead.

His bike was found at sea, beyond the pier, and everyone in town has accepted this as a teenage tragedy.

Except for his best friend, Meg.

Oscar's kind, always cheerful, and makes the world's best apple tarts.

Meg knows he isn't dead ...

... and she's going to prove it.

The Apple Tart of Hope Reviews

Part mystery, part sweet romance ... Young readers will be hooked from the get-go. * PEOPLE, The Best Children's Books of 2016 *
Part mystery, part sweet romance ... Young readers will be hooked from the get-go. * PEOPLE, The Best Children's Books of 2016 *
This novel is gentle and mild but it has hidden powers, too. -- Martin Chilton * THE TELEGRAPH *
This novel is gentle and mild but it has hidden powers, too. -- Martin Chilton * THE TELEGRAPH *
This suspenseful story is vivid with characters * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
This suspenseful story is vivid with characters * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
one of Ireland's most interesting children's writers * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
one of Ireland's most interesting children's writers * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship. -- bestselling author iof ASKING FOR IT, Louise O'Neill * IRISH TIMES *
A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship. -- bestselling author iof ASKING FOR IT, Louise O'Neill * IRISH TIMES *
A poignant, unusual contemporary novel -- Imogen Russell Williams * METRO *
A poignant, unusual contemporary novel -- Imogen Russell Williams * METRO *
A big-hearted novel about love, loyalty and friendship from a rising star -- The Bookseller * THE BOOKSELLER *
A big-hearted novel about love, loyalty and friendship from a rising star -- The Bookseller * THE BOOKSELLER *
A layered, morally complex and captivating read -- Joseph O'Connor * IRISH TIMES *
A layered, morally complex and captivating read -- Joseph O'Connor * IRISH TIMES *
...a wonderful book that will leave you with a giant smile on your face, and a longing for the taste homemade apple tart. * THE BOOK BAG *
...a wonderful book that will leave you with a giant smile on your face, and a longing for the taste homemade apple tart. * THE BOOK BAG *
I was so absorbed in the moving storyline that I read it in one sitting * Book Babblers *
I was so absorbed in the moving storyline that I read it in one sitting * Book Babblers *
A beautiful book about being different, about good and bad friendships, and how salvation can come from an unlikely place. * Scribbles Book Reviews *
A beautiful book about being different, about good and bad friendships, and how salvation can come from an unlikely place. * Scribbles Book Reviews *
I felt this story had real depth, and dealt honestly and compassionately with strong emotions and serious decisions. * The Little Reader Library *
I felt this story had real depth, and dealt honestly and compassionately with strong emotions and serious decisions. * The Little Reader Library *
Both adults and children alike would thoroughly enjoy * Chrissi Reads *
Both adults and children alike would thoroughly enjoy * Chrissi Reads *
A little piece of pure, irresistible magic -- Eve Seymore * CHELTENHAM STANDARD *
A little piece of pure, irresistible magic -- Eve Seymore * CHELTENHAM STANDARD *
A beautiful story about friendship and hope that will make you laugh and cry * WRD About Books *
A beautiful story about friendship and hope that will make you laugh and cry * WRD About Books *
A delicious and gently philospophical book which explores the issues of bullying, loss, friendship and love with insight and humour * The Best New Children's Books 2015 *
A delicious and gently philospophical book which explores the issues of bullying, loss, friendship and love with insight and humour * The Best New Children's Books 2015 *

Fully developed secondary characters ... add richness and depth to this lyrically written tale, which explores themes
of manipulation, self-discovery, hope, and love ...This touching novel is one to savor

* Book List *

Fully developed secondary characters ... add richness and depth to this lyrically written tale, which explores themes
of manipulation, self-discovery, hope, and love ...This touching novel is one to savor

* Book List *
Readers will delight in watching Meg and Oscar transition from friendship to love while they become enraged at Paloma's bullying behavior. In addition to the romance, there is also plenty of intrigue and mystery to engage readers not typically drawn to love stories. * School Library Journal *
Readers will delight in watching Meg and Oscar transition from friendship to love while they become enraged at Paloma's bullying behavior. In addition to the romance, there is also plenty of intrigue and mystery to engage readers not typically drawn to love stories. * School Library Journal *
This is a wonderful and gripping tale about young love and friendship and how easy it is for things to go wrong. Even when there is apple tart * Bookwitch *
This is a wonderful and gripping tale about young love and friendship and how easy it is for things to go wrong. Even when there is apple tart * Bookwitch *
A VERY GOOD CHANCE is brave and thoughtful with cracking characters. It deserves a wide readership and confirms Moore Fitzgerald's place as one of Ireland's most interesting new children's writers. * IRISH INDEPENDENT on A VERY GOOD CHANCE *
The language is lyrical and evocative and vivid. The book itself is short and sharp but unpacks itself in a way that makes it seem huge and expansive * THE BOOKBAG on A VERY GOOD CHANCE *
A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship. * Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of ASKING FOR IT, on THE APPLE TART OF HOPE *
A big-hearted novel about love, loyalty and friendship from a rising star * THE BOOKSELLER on THE APPLE TART OF HOPE *
The characters are well-drawn in this absorbing and thought-provoking timeslip novel. Sarah Moore Fitzgerald tells a moving and original story of love and loss with both humour and understanding. * BOOKTRUST on BACK TO BLACKBRICK *

About Sarah Moore Fitzgerald

Sarah Moore Fitzgerald grew up in Dublin but now lives in County Clare, where she's part of the creative writing team at the University of Limerick. She's also director of UL's Creative Writing Winter School and founding member of Writepace, a Limerick-based writing co-operative. Follow her on Twitter @SMooreFitz

Additional information

GOR006562764
9781444011159
1444011154
The Apple Tart of Hope by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
2015-02-12
272
Short-listed for Independent Booksellers Award 2014 (UK)
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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