My Heart & Other Breakables: How I lost my mum, found my dad, and made friends with catastrophe

Name: My Heart & Other Breakables: How I lost my mum, found my dad, and made friends with catastrophe
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SKU: 9780008295202
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By Alex Barclay

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My Heart & Other Breakables: How I lost my mum, found my dad, and made friends with catastrophe by Alex Barclay is a moving and heartfelt Young Adult story. It follows the journey of a teenager coping with the loss of her mother while navigating the challenges of discovering a father she never knew and forming unexpected friendships. The narrative blends humour and emotion, as the protagonist learns to deal with change and growth amidst life's unpredictabilities.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt stories about navigating the complexities of family loss and discovery. With its honest portrayal of teenage resilience and unexpected friendships, it offers a touching and sometimes humorous look at finding hope amidst chaos. Young Adult readers who appreciate a mix of emotional depth and relatable characters will likely find this narrative engaging.

My Heart & Other Breakables: How I lost my mum, found my dad, and made friends with catastrophe

A hilarious and deeply moving diary novel from bestselling author Alex Barclay – this might just be the funniest book ever to make you cry your eyes out.

A funny diary novel about friendship and family

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A hilarious and deeply moving diary novel from bestselling author Alex Barclay – this might just be the funniest book ever to make you cry your eyes out.

This is the diary of me, Ellery Brown, aged fifteen and a half. I’m supposed to be recording my feelings about my mum, since she died, so why do I keep thinking about who my dad might be instead? Until now, I’ve had literally NO IDEA who my dad is.

My best friend Meg and I have narrowed it down to three authors my mum knew. (She was an author too.) But as they’re all on different CONTINENTS, we’re going to need fake IDs, passports, plane tickets and to get away from my self-obsessed grandmother... One thing’s for sure: this year is going to be INTERESTING!

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My Heart & Other Breakables by Alex Barclay has been praised for its authentic teen voice and humour with a moving storyline. Reviewers have found it both laugh-out-loud funny and tender, with Ellery's voice being particularly fresh and engaging. The book is described as a joyful read, interwoven with genuine emotions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008295202

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 480

Collections

Alex Barclay Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Grief & Loss Young Adult

About the Author

Alex Barclay lives in County Cork, Ireland. She is the bestselling author of Darkhouse and The Caller, as well as the Ren Bryce series. For more information about Alex and her books, visit www.alexbarclay.co.uk.