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Pearl Verses the World

By Sally Murphy
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Pearl Verses the World by Sally Murphy tells the poignant story of a young girl named Pearl who feels isolated both in her school life and at home. As she navigates the complexities of friendship, learning, and family hardships, the book reveals her journey of self-discovery and understanding. This heartfelt narrative, written in verse, captures the emotional landscape of growing up and finding one's place in the world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poignant children's stories dealing with themes of isolation and belonging. It may appeal to young readers who relate to the challenges of standing out at school while grappling with personal family changes. Sally Murphy delivers a touching narrative that balances emotion and resilience, making it suitable for those who enjoy heartfelt tales with a strong emotional core.

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Pearl Verses the World

At school, Pearl feels as though she is in a group of one. Her teacher wants her to write poems that rhyme but Pearl's poems don't. But when her grandmother passes away, she finds the courage to deliver a poem that defies her teacher's idea of poetry - her poem doesn't rhyme; it comes from the heart.

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At school, Pearl feels as though she is in a group of one. Her teacher wants her to write poems that rhyme, but Pearl's poems don't.

At home, however, Pearl feels safe and loved, but her grandmother is slowly fading, and so are Mum and Pearl. When her grandmother eventually passes away, Pearl wants life to go back to the way it was and refuses to talk at the funeral.

But she finds the courage to deliver a poem for her grandmother that defies her teacher's idea of poetry—her poem doesn't rhyme; it comes from the heart.

Pearl Verses the World is a heartfelt story about finding one's voice and the courage to be true to one's self, even when it goes against expectations.

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Pearl Verses the World is praised for its charming and heart-warming narrative, enhanced by Heather Potter's black and white illustrations. The book is considered an excellent choice for library collections and primary school study, offering a voice to children who need one. The novel's well-crafted, comic and thoughtful descriptions highlight the author's talent throughout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921150937

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Heather Potter

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Sally Murphy Young Adult

About the Author

Sally Murphy was born in Perth, Western Australia. She now lives with her husband and six children in a tiny town in the Wheatbelt, halfway between Perth and Kalgoorlie, where there are only sixty people in residence. Sally also writes reviews for Reading Time, the magazine of the Children's Book Council of Australia, and runs a website which reviews Australian books.

Heather Potter is an illustrator based in Melbourne. With her husband, Mark Jackson, she has co-illustrated several books including the WBA picture book Not Like Georgie (2008).

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