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Bloom

The Surprising Seeds of Sorrel Fallowfield
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Bloom by Nicola Skinner is a delightful children's story about Sorrel Fallowfield, a rule-following girl who discovers an unusual packet of seeds with mysterious powers. As the seeds begin to transform her ordinary world, Sorrel embarks on a heartfelt adventure that encourages breaking free from constraints and embracing one's true self. This book creatively blends humour, whimsy, and a touch of magic.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Bloom

A beautifully written, incredibly original and wickedly funny novel for readers of 10 and older – BLOOM is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives…

Sorrel Fallowfield is growing up – in a REALLY surprising way . . .

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A beautifully written, incredibly original, and wickedly funny novel for readers aged 10 and older – Bloom is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives…

"A riotous, original and timely reminder that sometimes rules are made to be broken." – The Guardian’s Books of the Year 2019

Sorrel Fallowfield is growing up – in a REALLY surprising way…

Sorrel Fallowfield is so good at being good that teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school rules – and there are LOTS.

Luckily, Sorrel doesn’t have any trouble following them until the day she discovers a faded packet of Surprising Seeds buried under a tree in her backyard.

Now she’s hearing voices, seeing things, experiencing an almost unstoppable urge to plant the Seeds in some very unusual places… and completely failing to win her school’s competition to find The Most Obedient Child of the School.

And all that’s before flowers start growing out of her head…

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Bloom by Nicola Skinner is praised for its cleverness, humour, and insight, with a unique voice that stands out in children's literature. Reviewers describe it as a marvellous, hilarious, and beautiful read that combines originality with a sense of fun and timeliness. It is recognised as a delightful and fresh debut, noted for being humorous, surreal, and a reminder that sometimes rules are meant to be broken.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008297404

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Nicola Skinner worked as a copywriter and journalist before turning to novels. BLOOM is her first book for children.

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