A Million Things

Name: A Million Things
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922330505
Price: 33.0 NZD
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By Emily Spurr

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A Million Things by Emily Spurr is a compelling tale about a young girl who, faced with her mother’s unexpected disappearance, takes on adult responsibilities to maintain normalcy in her life. Set in an Australian suburb, she navigates daily challenges with the help of a reclusive neighbour, forming an unlikely friendship. This poignant story explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the struggle of coping with unanticipated change.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt and poignant narratives centered on resilience and friendship. It beautifully captures the journey of a young girl coming to terms with a parent’s absence while finding connection in unexpected places. With its emotional depth and engaging storytelling, this novel offers an intimate glimpse into healing and hope amidst life's challenges.

A Million Things

Fall in love with this heart-wrenching underdog story about grief, friendship and sticking up for yourself

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Rae is ten years old, and she’s tough. She’s had to be: life with her mother has taught her the world is not her friend. Now suddenly her mum is gone and Rae is alone, except for her dog Splinter.

Rae can do a lot of things pretty well for a kid. She can take care of herself and Splints, stay under the radar at school, and keep the front yard neat enough that the neighbours won’t get curious. But she is gnawed at by fear and sadness; haunted by the shadow of a terrible secret.

Lettie, who lives next door, might know more about Rae than she lets on. But she has her own reasons for keeping the world at arm’s length. When Rae finds out what they are, it seems like she and Lettie could help each other.

But how long can a friendship last when it’s based on secrets?

Tender, funny, heartbreaking — A Million Things is a story of grief and resilience, told with eloquent simplicity. In brave, spiky Rae, Emily Spurr has created a character you will never forget.

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A Million Things by Emily Spurr is praised for its poignant and uplifting narrative, skillful writing, and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight the book's blend of heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments, capturing themes of family, friendship, love, and resilience. The debut's powerful storytelling and believable characters earn it widespread acclaim, with many noting its ability to beautifully balance the complexities of grief and hope.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922330505

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Originally from Tasmania, Emily Spurr lives in Melbourne with her partner, their twins, and the ghost of a recently departed, deaf geriatric cat. Shortlisted for the prestigious Victorian Premier’s Unpublished Manuscript Prize, voted BookBrowse Best Debut Novel of 2021, longlisted for the 2022 Margaret and Collin Roderick Literary Award and Highly Commended for the 2022 Barbara Jefferis Award, A Million Things is Emily’s first novel.