PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Ewa Jozefkowicz grew up in Ealing, and studied English Literature at UCL. Her debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief was published by Zephyr in 2018. Ewa lives in Highbury, north London, with her husband and twin daughters, Magda and Julia.
Second-time author Ewa Jozefkowicz packs not one but two stories within a story * Observer, Books of the Month * A compassionate tale of friendship and family * i newspaper * Eloquently explores what friendship really means and what sacrifices and acts of courage need to be made when you truly care about someone, regardless of age or time... A thought-provoking read... Although this is a short novel, its impact is strong' * Just Imagine * Both here and in her debut (The Mystery of the Colour Thief) Jozefkowicz shows empathy for her young heroines, exploring key themes of friendship, family and finding yourself with compassion and optimism' * The Bookseller, Editor's Pick * Strong themes of bullying, friendship and difference, but the author's light touch balances the deeper issues with a lot of heart * BookTrust * Strong and impactful writing packaged in a simple story with mirrored events and clever plot turns. It implores us to use our time thoughtfully. And what better way than to read this novel * Minerva Reads * With convincingly drawn characters, relatable issues and important values at its heart, this is a thoroughly enjoyable read * Books for Topics * Reading this sweetly told morality tale is to return temporarily to the world of children's fiction fifty years ago... There is always room for novels like this concentrating on the theme of moral growth while also telling a good story' * Books for Keeps * Two beautiful and thoughtful stories woven into one story of friendship, family and finding yourself * TripFiction. *
