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Shadow Girl by Sally Nicholls is a poignant young adult novel about Claire, a teenager grappling with the complexities of family and friendships. Set in a contemporary backdrop, the story delves into Claire's experiences as she navigates changes and challenges, heightened by mysterious elements that add depth and intrigue. Suitable for a young audience, it combines emotional depth with a touch of suspense, offering a compelling and relatable read.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about friendship, self-discovery, and overcoming adversity. The narrative intertwines mystery and emotion, making it captivating for readers who appreciate a compelling plot with heartwarming themes. Perfect for young adults who enjoy a blend of realism and a touch of the supernatural.

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Shadow Girl

A poignant story about an unwanted child with an ultimately uplifting message and a supernatural twist. From the award-winning author of Ways to Live Forever.

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Friendship forms between two struggling teen girls in the foster system in this poignant story with a supernatural twist, from acclaimed author Sally Nicholls.

This story is going to sound strange. I can't help that. I can only tell you what happened.

Clare first met Maddy on a horrible day. Then again, most days are horrible for Clare. She's learned that it's not worth making friends when you're a foster kid and you'll be moved on soon anyway.

But Maddy makes Clare see things differently. Maddy, with her strange clothes and strange ideas, who understands what it's like to be in care. But then Maddy disappears, and Clare finds that now she has opened her heart, she can't let go …

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781123133

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 72

About the Author

Sally Nicholls is the highly-acclaimed author of several books for children. She has been nominated for numerous awards and has won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Independent Booksellers Week Award. She lives in Oxford.

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