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Where the Light Goes

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Where the Light Goes by Sara Barnard follows the journey of a young protagonist navigating grief and loss after a close family member passes away. Set in a world filled with emotional challenges, the story delves into themes of healing, family dynamics, and the small moments that offer solace. The narrative explores how love and resilience can illuminate even the darkest of times, making it a heartfelt read for young audiences.
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This engaging book may appeal to you if you're interested in stories that explore themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy immersive tales filled with relatable characters and emotional depth. The narrative will captivate those who appreciate heartfelt storytelling with a touch of hope and resilience.

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A heart-wrenching exploration of grief from a bestselling YA author, set in a landscape corrupted by fame and the scrutiny that comes from living in the shadow of a star.

To the world, Lizzie Beck is a superstar: famous, talented and beloved. To Emmy, she is simply Beth: her brilliant older sister, her idol.

But then Beth takes her own life, and all the light in the world disappears.

Now Emmy is lost. Amidst the media storm and overwhelming public grief, she must fight to save her own memories of her sister โ€“ and find out who she is without her.

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Where the Light Goes by Sara Barnard is praised for its beautiful and evocative writing, effectively capturing themes of family, grief, and self-discovery. The book is described as both heart-wrenching and hopeful, making it resonate with readers who have experienced loss. It offers an eloquent exploration of grief, loss, and fame, with emotional depth and raw beauty. The narrative is engaging and features supportive friendships and a thoughtful view on fame's impact.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529509137

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Sara Barnard lives in Brighton and does all her best writing on trains. She is a bestselling author of seven novels for young adults. Her debut Beautiful Broken Things was a Zoella Bookclub pick and she went on to win the YA Book Prize with her third novel, Goodbye, Perfect. Where the Light Goes is her latest novel with Walker Books. Sara believes that sad books are good for the soul, and happy books lift the heart. She hopes to write lots of books that do both.

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