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Under Rose-Tainted Skies

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Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall is a poignant exploration of mental health through the lens of a young girl named Norah. Struggling with agoraphobia and OCD, Norah's world is confined to her house until she meets a neighbour, Luke. As their friendship develops, Norah navigates the complexities of her mind and the possibility of a life beyond her front door.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might find this story engaging if you're drawn to narratives about mental health and personal growth. It explores the challenges of anxiety and agoraphobia with empathy and authenticity, all wrapped in a touching Young Adult love story that radiates warmth and understanding.

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Norah is confined by agoraphobia: for her, the outside is a glimpse of sky. But a chance encounter with Luke, her next-door neighbour, changes everything. Determined to be the girl she thinks Luke deserves – a ‘normal’ girl – Norah’s love and bravery opens a window to unexpected truths.

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Available in three different shades of pink (supplied at random).

Agoraphobia confines Norah to the house she shares with her mother. For her, the outside is sky glimpsed through glass, or a gauntlet to run between home and car. But a chance encounter on the doorstep changes everything: Luke, her new neighbour.

Norah is determined to be the girl she thinks Luke deserves: a 'normal' girl, her skies unfiltered by the lens of mental illness. Instead, her love and bravery opens a window to unexpected truths...

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Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall is praised for its authentic and sensitive portrayal of mental illness, particularly agoraphobia and OCD. Reviewers commend the author's ability to blend humour with poignant insights, resulting in a narrative that's both touching and relatable. The character development, especially of the protagonist, resonates deeply with readers, while the writing style is described as engaging and heartfelt.

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ISBN: 9781910655863

Publisher: Chicken House Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Chicken House Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 288

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