When Shadows Fall by Sita Brahmachari
After suffering a huge loss, Kai is drawn on to a dangerous path. With the help of those who love him, will he find his way back?
"When Shadows Fall is an invitation to join a community at the heart of which is the tale of a young man gripped by tragedy and traumaThe book offers hope through mutual support and a focus in figuring out what really matters… I was moved and uplifted." -- Michael Rosen
"How quickly teenagers fall apart – and how fast they can heal. This is the hopeful message from Sita Brahmachari, a writer who mixes verse and prose to tell stories that stick." -- Alex O’Connell, The Times
“Full of empathy and hope … Kai's story is a must read for teens to explore how easily things can fall apart but also how we can heal." -- A. M. Dassu, author of Boy, Everywhere
“A song of growing up, grief and the power of connection, When Shadows Fall is an illuminating and lyrical read” -- Polly Ho-Yen, author of Boy in the Tower
“Beautifully told with real care, tenderness and heart” -- Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird
“Sita’s lyrical prose captures the raw emotions of adolescence – of a young person navigating their way through grief and troubled times. A book for all of us.” -- Gill Lewis, author of Swan Song
“A heart-wrenching story about loss and art and nature, about how things can fall apart and how friends stand beside one another no matter what” -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World
“Empathetic, original, searingly sad in places, but full of hope, & the power of friendship, art, music, wild places, and ravens” -- Nicola Penfold, author of Where the World Turns Wild
"A gripping, tender, terrifying work... Impactful, innovative, and deeply moving." -- Sinéad O’Hart, author of The Eye of the North
"How quickly teenagers fall apart – and how fast they can heal. This is the hopeful message from Sita Brahmachari, a writer who mixes verse and prose to tell stories that stick." -- Alex O’Connell, The Times
“Full of empathy and hope … Kai's story is a must read for teens to explore how easily things can fall apart but also how we can heal." -- A. M. Dassu, author of Boy, Everywhere
“A song of growing up, grief and the power of connection, When Shadows Fall is an illuminating and lyrical read” -- Polly Ho-Yen, author of Boy in the Tower
“Beautifully told with real care, tenderness and heart” -- Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird
“Sita’s lyrical prose captures the raw emotions of adolescence – of a young person navigating their way through grief and troubled times. A book for all of us.” -- Gill Lewis, author of Swan Song
“A heart-wrenching story about loss and art and nature, about how things can fall apart and how friends stand beside one another no matter what” -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World
“Empathetic, original, searingly sad in places, but full of hope, & the power of friendship, art, music, wild places, and ravens” -- Nicola Penfold, author of Where the World Turns Wild
"A gripping, tender, terrifying work... Impactful, innovative, and deeply moving." -- Sinéad O’Hart, author of The Eye of the North
Natalie Sirett is an internationally exhibited, multimedia artist, interested in us, our icons, our stories. Her work has often explored issues of body image culture and the growing pains of adolescence. WHEN SHADOWS FALL is a project shared with Sita Brahmachari over many years and she is delighted that it has come to fruition. Natalie lives and works in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788956802 |
| ISBN 10 | 178895680X |
| Title | When Shadows Fall |
| Author | Sita Brahmachari |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little Tiger Press Group |
| Year published | 2023-03-16 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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