Rhubarb Lemonade

Name: Rhubarb Lemonade
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781471413124
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By Oskar Kroon

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Rhubarb Lemonade by Oskar Kroon is a heartwarming young adult novel that follows the journey of a young protagonist navigating the complexities of life, friendship, and self-discovery. Set against a backdrop of long summer days, the story explores the power of dreams and the courage needed to pursue them. Through the protagonist's adventures and relationships, readers experience a tale full of subtle humour and poignant reflections.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a heartwarming journey through the challenges of adolescence, where themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the bittersweet nature of growing up are beautifully explored. The author's captivating prose and engaging characters will particularly appeal to young adults looking for a relatable and thought-provoking read.

Rhubarb Lemonade

An award-winning novel about family old and new, friendship growing into romance, the beauty of the sea and a hot summer on a Swedish island

An award-winning novel about family old and new, friendship growing into romance, the beauty of the sea and a hot summer on a Swedish island

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An award-winning novel about family old and new, friendship growing into romance, the beauty of the sea, and a hot summer on a Swedish island.

Vinga dreams of the sea. She's going to be a sailor when she grows up, sailing to distant lands. At home, back in the city, Mum is sad, and Dad has left for good. But here with Granddad on the island, all her problems feel far away. Summer goes on as usual, with porridge for breakfast, drinking rhubarb lemonade under the lilac tree, and watching the sunset from 'her' cliff.

But things are different now too. The heat vibrates during the day, and a girl with a black hat has started appearing. Her name is Ruth. The only thing they seem to have in common is their age and that they are both on the island for the summer. But spending time together, their friendship soon turns out to be something much more.

Rhubarb Lemonade is a story filled with empathy and heart about an unusual summer when childhood comes to an end.

Translated from the original Swedish by A. A. Prime.

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Rhubarb Lemonade is praised for its enchanting and poetic use of language, creating an immersive and imaginative experience for readers. It captivates with its beautiful prose, stimulating both senses and imagination, and skilfully portrays the nuanced transition from childhood to adulthood.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471413124

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Contributors:

Translated by Annie Prime
Translated by Annie Prime

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction LGBTQ+ Oskar Kroon Young Adult

About the Author

Oskar Kroon was a journalist who retrained as a baker. Now he writes full-time so he can spend time with his family. Rhubarb Lemonade was published in Sweden in 2019 as Waiting for Wind and won the the August Prize for the best Swedish children's book in 2019. It has been published in 11 other languages.