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To Fill a Yellow House

By Sussie Anie
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To Fill a Yellow House by Sussie Anie explores the life of Kwasi, a young Ghanaian boy, navigating his family's struggles after moving to London. Set against the backdrop of an evolving high street community, the story shows Kwasi's unexpected friendship with a local shopkeeper. Through their unique bond, the narrative delves into themes of belonging, community, and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the heartwarming exploration of community and belonging through the eyes of a young boy and an unlikely ally. It delicately weaves themes of identity, friendship, and resilience, offering a poignant and uplifting narrative set against a backdrop of societal change.

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A timely, beautifully evoked and deeply moving story of identity, community and belonging - and an unlikely friendship that changes two lives forever

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'Heartbreaking, hopeful . . . nothing short of a joy' Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open Water

Rupert's eclectic charity shop, The Chest of Small Wonders, sits on an ever-changing high street in an ever-changing corner of London. He once had big dreams for the place, but times are tough, and without his beloved wife by his side he is close to giving up.

When lonely teenager Kwasi takes refuge in the shop, escaping school bullies and the watchful eyes of his extended family, the Chest becomes a place of possibility again. Man and boy unite to save the shop and an unexpected friendship begins, but as tensions escalate around them both Kwasi and Rupert must decide who their allies are and where their futures lie.

Lyrical, witty, moving and timely, To Fill a Yellow House is a story of community, friendship and the power of creativity and connection. It is as vibrant and surprising as the city it is set in and marks the arrival of a bright and bold new talent.

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To Fill a Yellow House by Sussie Anie is praised for its deeply affecting narrative and emotional depth. Reviewers commend the book's lyrical prose and resonant themes as it explores an unlikely friendship between Kwasi and a shopkeeper in a challenging environment. The novel's characters, especially Kwasi, leave a lasting impression, evoking emotions of heartbreak, hope, and companionship. It's recognised as a skillful, evocative debut that beautifully portrays vulnerability and the power of friendship.

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ISBN: 9781474621717

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Sussie Anie is a British-Ghanaian writer, born in London in 1994. Her writing has been published in Lolwe, and was shortlisted for the 2020 White Review Short Story Prize. She has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, where she was the recipient of the Kowitz Scholarship. Her first novel, To Fill a Yellow House, won the Somerset Maugham Award.

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