Notes on my Family by Emily Critchley

Notes on my Family by Emily Critchley

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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.

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Notes on my Family by Emily Critchley

'Exceptional young adult/crossover debut reminiscent of Mark Haddon or Harper Lee. Compelling, sharply observed.'Nicolette Jones, SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE WEEK. 'Hilarious.' Mugglenet. Nominated for The Carnegie. An outstanding debut-funny, brave and unpredictable. Lou observes her family breaking apart in sharp witty asides. A beautiful blend of humour, insight, compassion and a touch of darkness. The narrator's voice is strong, funny and original.
'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.
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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.