The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

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By Leslye Walton

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The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton is a whimsical and haunting tale that weaves together the multi-generational story of Ava Lavender, a girl born with the wings of a bird. Exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, the book blends magical realism with historical fiction as it delves into the complexities of family legacies and the extraordinary, often tragic, events that shape the Lavenders' lives in a small, mysterious town.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy magical realism intertwined with a family saga that explores themes of love, loss, and identity. With its lyrical prose and unique characters, it offers a whimsical yet poignant journey that will captivate readers looking for a blend of fantasy and deep emotional storytelling.

A mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology that "follows Ava Lavender's discovery of her one-of-a-kind self" (Teen Vogue).

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A mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology that follows Ava Lavender's discovery of her one-of-a-kind self (Teen Vogue).

Shortlisted for the 2015 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, Leslye Walton's stunning debut novel is rich with lyrical and whimsical writing (Kiera Cass, New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series). Magical realism is woven through this generational saga, creating a narrative reminiscent of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, with a taste of Chocolat by Joanne Harris.

Foolish love appears to be a Roux family birthright. And for Ava Lavender, a girl born with the wings of a bird, it is an ominous thing to inherit. In her quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to join her peers, Ava ventures into the wider world. But it is a dangerous world for a naive girl – a world which may view her as girl or angel. On the night of the summer solstice celebration, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s journey and her family’s saga reaches a devastating crescendo.

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The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton is praised for its operatic and beautiful prose that intertwines suburban life with fantastical elements. Reviewers note its haunting and powerful narrative, which continues to resonate after completion, and commend Walton's debut for its deep and memorable exploration of the human heart and experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406357738

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Leslye Walton Young Adult

About the Author

Leslye Walton says that The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender began as a short story that came to her while listening to a song. She has an MA in Writing, and this is her first novel. Leslye Walton is a native of Tacoma, Washington, where she currently teaches at a high school.

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