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Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts

Beautiful debut narrative about grief, hope and resilience
By Rachel Faturoti
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Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts by Rachel Faturoti is a poignant children's story that explores themes of grief and healing. Sadé, a young girl, grapples with the loss of her mother, confronting the dark emotions embodied by her shadow beasts. As she journeys through her emotional landscape, she learns the importance of friendship, bravery, and self-acceptance.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that tackle complex emotions with heart and imagination. It's ideal for young readers who enjoy adventures mixed with themes of courage, friendship, and the triumph over personal struggles. This book may appeal to those who find comfort in seeing how characters navigate challenges and grow stronger through their experiences.

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Twelve-year-old Sadé has been escaping to an imaginary world since her mum passed away. But now the two worlds are blurring together. What will it take for Sadé to stop the beasts from taking over for good? For fans of ONWARD and A Monster Calls, this is an unmissable illustrated story about grief and love for young readers 9 and up.

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For fans of ONWARD and A Monster Calls, this is an unmissable illustrated story about grief and love for young readers aged 9 and up.

Twelve-year-old Sadé has been escaping to an imaginary world ever since her mum passed away. In this world with its candy-floss lilac sky, she goes on endless adventures atop her purple-winged bird, Nix. But soon she discovers that frightening shadow beasts live here too, and they are seeping into the real world.

Luckily, when her sister signs her up for an anonymous grief counselling group, Sadé finds her anxiety gets better.

But then she's asked to perform spoken word in the talent show, and the beasts won't let her get on stage: Tiger appears with her long sharp claws, Lion with his piercing blue eyes, and Fox stands on his giant hind legs.

Will Sadé find the courage to say what she needs to—can she banish the shadow beasts for good?

A story about a girl dealing with the death of a parent—with the help of a school support group and a colourful world only she can see.

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Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts by Rachel Faturoti is praised for its portrayal of complex emotions in a manner that resonates with young readers. The story is commended for its accessibility and relatability, capturing the nuances of navigating big feelings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444963571

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 368

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rachel Faturoti Young Adult

About the Author

Rachel Faturoti is a YA and children's fiction writer, editor, and poet with a passion for broadening the scope of authentic Black representation in YA and children's fiction. She believes it's important for readers to see themselves represented well in stories. Rachel's favourite books are Skellig, Coraline and A Monster Calls.

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