Instructions for a Second-hand Heart
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Instructions for a Second-hand Heart by Tamsyn Murray
Jonny has a faulty heart and his time is running out. Niamh has just lost her twin brother in a tragic accident. As their fates collide, soon Jonny is on the mend - but desperate to know more about his donor. When he tracks down Niamh, he only intends to find out about her brother, the first owner of his heart. He doesn't plan on falling in love...
Save some tissues* The Guardian *
A beautifully crafted story of hope, courage and first love. * Lisa Glass *
A perfect story: funny, sad, beautiful, touching, wistful, moving and utterly unputdownable. I could read it again and again. * Rosie Walsh *
At the heart of this novel is the power of love to heal. A first-rate coming-of-age story, which is guaranteed to make readers both laugh and cry. * The School Librarian *
Explores universal themes in a very unique manner showing us how friendship can help heal a broken heart. * Rhian Ivory *
A beautifully crafted story of hope, courage and first love. * Lisa Glass *
A perfect story: funny, sad, beautiful, touching, wistful, moving and utterly unputdownable. I could read it again and again. * Rosie Walsh *
At the heart of this novel is the power of love to heal. A first-rate coming-of-age story, which is guaranteed to make readers both laugh and cry. * The School Librarian *
Explores universal themes in a very unique manner showing us how friendship can help heal a broken heart. * Rhian Ivory *
Tamsyn Murray writes for all ages from picture books to YA, including Usborne's Instructions for a Second-Hand Heart, and the Completely Cassidy and Tanglewood Animal Park series. Her YA Afterlife series was published to widespread critical acclaim, with My So-Called Afterlife Highly Commended in the Teenage Booktrust Prize. Both My So-Called Phantom Lovelife and Instructions for a Second-Hand Heart were shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association YA Romantic Novel of the Year.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781474906500 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474906508 |
| Title | Instructions for a Second-hand Heart |
| Author | Tamsyn Murray |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Winner of Leeds Book Award 2017, Short-listed for Romantic Novel of the Year Awards 2017, Short-listed for Southern Schools Book Award 2017 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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