Notes on my Family by Emily Critchley
A vivid present tense account of life in a dysfunctional family told by a perceptive thirteen year old girl. Lou's dad is in a relationship with a sixth former and her mum is caught shop-lifting and has a 'psychotic episode', but Lou stays cool keeping us informed of the changing scenes through her brilliant and understated notes.
'Exceptional young adult/crossover debut reminiscent of Mark Haddon or Harper LeeCompelling, sharply observed.'Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times Book of the Week. -Hilarious, Mugglenet.-A warm ,witty and moving , Anna James, A Case for Books. -A compelling story with nuanced characters who leap off the page. Brilliantly observed. Julia Bell.- An observant, astute and intelligent writer. Critchley is a talent to watch. Sunny Singh. Long listed for the Branford Boase Award. Nominated for 2019 Carnegie.
Emily Critchley grew up in Essex and moved to London where she now lives. She left school at sixteen and studied creative writing at London Metropolitan University where she gained a first. This is her first book for young adults.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781911427056 |
| ISBN 10 | 1911427059 |
| Title | Notes on my Family |
| Author | Emily Critchley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Everything with Words |
| Year published | 2017-10-18 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Prizes | Commended for Branford Boase 2018 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |