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Sisterland

Linda Newbery

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English
Corgi
15 May 2015
Hilly's grandmother contracts Alzheimer's disease, and her family is turned upside down by revelations that emerge from her memories of life during the Second World War.

Following the success of The Shell House, Linda Newbery again demonstrates her brilliance at weaving thought-provoking subjects into a wholly satisfying and sensitively drawn novel.

Hilly's German grandmother, HeidiGran, comes to live with her family after she gets Alzheimer's disease; but as her mind becomes more muddled, secrets from her memories of life during the Second World War start to emerge.

Why does HeidiGran keep talking about a girl called Rachel? And why does she make racist remarks about Hilly's friend, Reuben? As Hilly struggles to cope with revelations about her family's past, she encounters racism and prejudice for herself when a friend becomes the victim of a mindless attack. She also falls in love for the first time.

This is a wonderfully evocative novel exploring the recurring prejudices that affect every generation.
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Imprint:   Corgi
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 24mm
Weight:   268g
ISBN:   9780099472827
ISBN 10:   0099472821
Pages:   259
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 12 to 17 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  12+ years ,  Preschool (0-5)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

LINDA NEWBERY is the author of a number of titles for young readers..

Reviews for Sisterland

Gracefully character-driven and humane. --Kirkus Reviews<br> <br> This has something for everyone. --The Bulletin<br> <br> An evocative, passionate story. --The Midwest Book Review <p> From the Hardcover edition.


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