If You Read This
Published on 1. September 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78269-281-2 (ISBN)
Description
<b>A tender, warmly moving story of grief and self-discovery by the prize-winning author of <i>When Life Gives You Mangoes</i>
Sometimes, the best adventures lead back home</b>
When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. When Mama died, these became Brie's most cherished memories.
Now, on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one final treasure hunt.
The first letter guides Brie to a special place.
The next urges her to unlock a secret.
The last one will change her life forever.
Reviews / Votes
Kereen Getten has absolutely done it again-her writing is some kind of magic and had me bawling like a baby at the end. An extremely tender examination of grief with incredibly lush descriptions and characters so vivid you'll want to invite them to lunch. -- Rhiannon Tripp, Waterstones Bookseller If You Read This is a 208 page slice of warmth. Though there were heart-wrenching moments, it could never cloud out the sunbeams of wonder and hope that burst through the story. Can't wait for children to read this and know they are seen! -- Tomi Oyemakinde Kereen Getten is a bright, powerful and welcoming voice in children's literature. -- Matthew Tobin, Lecturer -Primary English and Children's Lit, Klaus Flugge Prize Judge Another complete triumph for Kereen Getten. Emotional, heart-warming and beautiful, this is an ode to family and friends....it packs an emotional punch and will have you smiling and crying! -- Erin Hamilton, FCBG, Book blogger - Myshelvesarefull.com Devoured my proof of If You Read This ....Kereen Getten continues to be one of my absolute favourite authors! It's so well written and just such a beautiful story, again! -- Cassia Morrice, Children's bookseller at Waterstones If You Read This is out in September and is a fantastic book! Captures complex relationships and emotions perfectly and is wrapped up in a beautifully descriptive adventure. Wish I could go to Brim's Island! -- Mrs Gs Books, primary teacher An excellent read for a middle grade child. -- Milly Reynolds, Writer Kereen Getten is quickly becoming a writer with an exceptional talent for creating warm, thought-provoking books that will stay with you long after you've finished the final page and I can't wait to see what's next! -- K and O Bonkers about books This is a slim story that packs a punch and suggests, helpfully, that death doesn't always mean loss. * The Times * This beautiful, poignant story explores the complexity of an ordinary family and the aftermath of grief when a parent dies... a sensitive, honest, engrossing, coming-of-age story. * BookTrust * There is much to move readers and to provide a way through the incomprehension of loss. * Books For Keeps * Beautiful and uplifting * i paper *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pushkin Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
176 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78269-281-2 (9781782692812)
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Kereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where she would climb fruit trees in the family garden and eat as much mango, guinep and pear as she could without being caught. She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes stories about her childhood experiences. Her debut novel When Life Gives You Mangoes, also published by Pushkin Children's, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Spark Award, Warwickshire Junior Book Award and the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize.