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Dear Nobody
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An unforgettable story of young love and teenage pregnancy; winner of the Carnegie Medal.
The moving and very real story of two teenagers and an unplanned pregnancy. It is told from two viewpoints - that of Helen as she writes her thoughts in a series of letters to the unborn baby, the Dear Nobody of the title, and of her boyfriend Chris as he reads the letters.
This Carnegie Medal-winning novel is now part of the Originals - Penguin's ground-breaking modern classics for young adults.
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Dear Nobody by Berlie Doherty is well-regarded for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of teenage pregnancy and the impact it has on the lives of the young couple involved. Critics appreciate its dual narrative style, allowing readers to understand both protagonists' perspectives. The emotional depth and the exploration of family dynamics are frequently highlighted as strengths, making it a poignant read for the young adult audience.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780141368948
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 170g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Berlie Doherty was born in Liverpool. She studied English Literature at Durham University and has been a full-time writer, for both children and adults, since the publication of her first book in 1982. She has won the Carnegie Medal twice - for GRANNY WAS A BUFFER GIRL and DEAR NOBODY - and the Writers' Guild Children's Fiction Award for DAUGHTER OF THE SEA. Her books have been translated into 17 languages. Berlie lives in the Derbyshire Peak District.
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