Too Close to Home

Name: Too Close to Home
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781783443000
Price: 21.99 NZD
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By Aoife Walsh

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Summary

Too Close to Home by Aoife Walsh is a compelling Young Adult novel about family dynamics and self-discovery. It follows the story of Minny, whose life is turned upside down when her estranged dad arrives unexpectedly. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of familial relationships, as Minny navigates her feelings and confronts past truths.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this story if you appreciate poignant tales about family dynamics and teenage emotions. It offers a heartfelt exploration of friendships and the complexities of growing up, while blending elements of honesty, humour, and poignant life lessons. Perfect for fans of heartfelt and introspective young adult fiction.

Meet Minny: her life is a complicated whirlwind of unbearable PE lessons, annoying friends and impossible-to-live-with siblings. She has to contend with her autistic sister Aisling's school bullies, whilst trying to keep her self-absorbed BFF Penny happy, and look normal in front of new boy Franklin.

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2016. A beautifully warm and witty novel about the pain of being from a large and very complicated family.

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Meet Minny—her life is a complicated whirlwind of unbearable PE lessons, annoying friends, and impossible-to-live-with siblings. Minny is desperate for some space in a house spilling over with family and hangers-on.

She has to contend with her autistic sister Aisling's school bullies while trying to keep her self-absorbed BFF Penny happy, and look normal in front of new boy Franklin. And on top of this, now Dad has announced that he's returning to London— with his new girlfriend.

Secrets, lies, and home truths will out, frying pans will be burnt, and arguments will flare up in a story full of humour, honesty, and minor household emergencies.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Too Close to Home by Aoife Walsh is praised for its heartfelt and authentic portrayal of a family dealing with complex issues including autism, fostering, divorce, and drugs. The narrative is rich and vivid, evoking a timeless yet contemporary feel. Reviewers appreciate its engaging dialogue, humorous and sensitive insight into family dynamics, and liken it to classics of family drama with a modern twist. The book is recommended for its sensitive portrayal of real characters facing real challenges, making it a warm and moving read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783443000

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 368

Collections

Aoife Walsh Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Aoife Walsh lives in Oxford with her husband and three children. She quite likes cooking, and quizzes when she knows the answers, and reading, and excellent American television. And cakes and fine wines.

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