A Crooked Tree

Name: A Crooked Tree
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571357970
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By Una Mannion

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A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion is a gripping novel that explores the intricacies of family dynamics and the impact of a single impulsive decision. Set in the 1980s Pennsylvania suburbs, the story begins when a mother leaves her teenage daughter on the side of a road after an argument. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the younger sister, revealing how this event affects their family, leading them on a path of emotional upheaval and coming-of-age revelations.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy suspenseful family dramas set against the backdrop of the 1980s. It unravels the impact of a moment's decision on a family, weaving a tale of secrets, sibling bonds, and the shadows of guilt. Ideal for readers who appreciate stories with rich character development and emotional depth.

A Crooked Tree

This is the story of Libby and her siblings over one long hot summer, and how one decision can have terrible unintended consequences...

This is the story of Libby and her siblings over one long hot summer, and how one decision can have terrible unintended consequences...

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Rage. That's the feeling engulfing the car as Ellen's mother swerves over to the hard-shoulder and orders her daughter out onto the roadside. Ignoring the protests of her other children, she accelerates away, leaving Ellen standing on the gravel verge in her school pinafore and knee socks as the light fades.

What would you do as you watch your little sister getting smaller in the rearview window? How far would you be willing to go to help her? The Gallagher children are going to find out. This moment is the beginning of a summer that will change everything.

A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion is a compelling exploration of family dynamics and the choices that can alter the course of lives forever.

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A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion has been praised for its atmospheric and evocative storytelling, capturing the complexities of family dynamics and adolescence. The narrative's suspenseful and poignant exploration of how a single moment can change lives is particularly highlighted. Mannion's debut has been noted for its vivid character development and ability to evoke strong emotions, making it a compelling read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571357970

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Una Mannion was born in Philadelphia and lives in County Sligo Ireland. She has won numerous prizes for her work including the Hennessy Emerging Poetry Award and the Doolin, Cuirt, Allingham and Ambit short story prizes. Her work has been published in The Irish Times, The Lonely Crowd, Crannog and Bare Fiction. She edits The Cormorant, a broadsheet of prose and poetry.

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