A Very Good Chance
Published on 8. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-4440-1478-5 (ISBN)
Description
The third novel from bestselling Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author Sarah Moore Fitzgerald. Set in Dublin and Siena, with its dizzying, dare-devil Palio horse race, this is a story about taking chances, being brave and learning the best way to see the world.
Some people step through a wardrobe to find adventure, but Minty follows the twisty-turny trees into Nettlebog. There she finds Ned Buckley - the moody, mysterious boy who never talks at school. As Minty's world disintegrates around her she searches for refuge in Nettlebog, and she discovers more about Ned: he's able to ride wild horses. And he knows things about the human race that will save her.
Or there's a very good chance at least.
This book follows Sarah Moore Fitzgerald's debut novel BACK TO BLACKBRICK and Waterstones Prize shortlist THE APPLE TART OF HOPE.
Some people step through a wardrobe to find adventure, but Minty follows the twisty-turny trees into Nettlebog. There she finds Ned Buckley - the moody, mysterious boy who never talks at school. As Minty's world disintegrates around her she searches for refuge in Nettlebog, and she discovers more about Ned: he's able to ride wild horses. And he knows things about the human race that will save her.
Or there's a very good chance at least.
This book follows Sarah Moore Fitzgerald's debut novel BACK TO BLACKBRICK and Waterstones Prize shortlist THE APPLE TART OF HOPE.
Reviews / Votes
The wonder and magic of Minty and Ned's burgeoning relationship is beautifully handled ... A Very Good Chance is brave and thoughtful with cracking characters. It deserves a wide readership and confirms Moore Fitzgerald's place as one of Ireland's most interesting new children's writers. * IRISH INDEPENDENT * The language is lyrical and evocative and vivid. The book itself is short and sharp but unpacks itself in a way that makes it seem huge and expansive * THE BOOKBAG * This is a story about taking chances, being brave and learning the best way to see the world * PARENTS IN TOUCH * This lovely life-affirming, lyrical tale is perfect for bridging the path between middle grade and teen fiction -- Joanne Owen * Lovereading4kids * Part mystery, part sweet romance ... Young readers will be hooked from the get-go. * PEOPLE, The Best Children's Books of 2016 on THE APPLE TART OF HOPE * Poignant, intelligent and a wonderfully compelling read * FALLEN STAR STORIES * Opens our eyes to some of the challenges facing the Traveler community and the blinkered attitudes of their settled neighbours * EVENING ECHO (CORK) * A sensitive read for the 9+ age group * IRISH TIMES * A life-affirming read about friendship across a social divide and being brave and following your own lights * Sunday Independent * A Very Good Chance is a beautifully written story that will capture your attention and your heart * Inis * Sarah Moore Fitzgerald cements her reputation as one of our finest storytellers with A Very Good Chance, a gorgeously written and completely engrossing tale set in Ireland and Italy of teenage friendship, fracturing families, social division, and bareback horse-racing. * Limerick Leader *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
162 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4440-1478-5 (9781444014785)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Sarah Moore Fitzgerald
A Very Good Chance
E-Book
09/2016
1st Edition
Orion Children's Books
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Sarah Moore Fitzgerald grew up in Dublin but now lives in County Clare, where she's part of the creative writing team at the University of Limerick. She's also director of UL's Creative Writing Winter School and founding member of Writepace, a Limerick-based writing co-operative.
Follow her on Twitter @SMooreFitz
Follow her on Twitter @SMooreFitz