Filippo, Me and the Cherry Tree

Name: Filippo, Me and the Cherry Tree
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781471411052
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By Paola Peretti

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Filippo, Me and the Cherry Tree by Paola Peretti follows a young girl named Mafalda, who is coming to terms with her gradual loss of vision. As she contemplates her future, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of her best friend Filippo and a wise, old cherry tree. This touching tale delicately explores themes of friendship, courage, and acceptance.
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This heartwarming book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about friendship, adventure, and the power of imagination. It invites young readers to explore themes of courage and self-discovery through the eyes of a young protagonist. With its enchanting narrative, it’s perfect for those who love tales that inspire and uplift.

A powerful, uplifting and moving story of a teenage girl's battle against losing her sight and keeping her friendships.

A powerful, uplifting and moving story of a teenage girl's battle against losing her sight and keeping her friendships.

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Mafalda is 13 and has been blind since she was 10. Her best friend is the cheerfully rule-breaking Filippo, and she is accompanied everywhere by Ottimo Turcaret, her devoted cat. Mafalda is always looking on the bright side, thinking of things she can do both now and in the future despite her loss of sight.

But other things are worrying her too: her father, who has lost his job and is now in the depths of depression, refusing to leave his bed; and the horrible girl in school, Debbie, who seems very interested in Filippo. So now Mafalda has to start thinking about what Filippo really means to her.

Then two new adults come into her life: Elsa, a homeless young woman, and Signor Nino, the elderly upstairs neighbour with an awful temper and a great passion for Charles Dickens. Little by little, Mafalda learns their stories, and how their lives had also been shaped by brave and difficult choices.

A moving sequel to The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree.

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Filippo, Me and the Cherry Tree is acclaimed for its rich description and insight, centred on a visually impaired teenager, Mafalda, dealing with complex life issues including friendship, love, and family challenges. The book navigates themes of sensory experience, darkness, and the intricacies of relationships, presenting a warm and caring protagonist. The story appeals to readers transitioning from Middle Grade to Young Adult, offering a compelling exploration of personal growth amidst life's difficulties.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471411052

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 112g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Paola Peretti Young Adult

About the Author

Paola Peretti is Italian and lives in Verona. She studied Literature and Philosophy and graduated in Publishing and Journalism in 2011 with a thesis on gender discrimination in literature. She attended the Palomar School of creative writing in Rovigo. She has worked as a waitress, bartender, babysitter and teacher, also writing articles for the local newspaper.

Fifteen years ago she discovered she had a rare genetic illness called Stargardt Disease which causes progressive vision loss, and can cause eventual blindness.There is no cure to date. Paola's experience of living with loss of vision is the inspiration for her writing.

She currently teaches Italian to immigrant children from Senegal, Nigeria, China,Romania, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Moldova and Russia.

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