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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Luath Press

FORMAT: Paperback

ISBN: 9781906817404

RRP: £8.99

PAGES: 192

PUBLICATION DATE:
May 1, 2010

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A Snail’s Broken Shell

Ann Kelley

The fourth book in the story of Gussie, a young girl born with a serious heart condition. After her heart and lung transplant, Gussie returns with her mother to her home on St Ives, where she experiences life as a ‘normal’ girl. School, friendship, love and separation all play a part in the heartfelt novel, in which the immediate accessibility of Gussie’s narration gives us a fresh perspective on her life.

Reviews of A Snail’s Broken Shell

'The world of life and death, beauty and truth seen through the eyes of a 12 year old girl. A rare and beautiful book of lasting quality – we felt this book is a voice that needs to be heard and read.' COSTA AWARD JUDGES on The Bower Bird 'lyrical, funny, full of wisdom – ' THE GUARDIAN on The Bower Bird 'Gussie will win the hearts of readers – ' SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

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Ann Kelley

Ann Kelley is a prize-winning poet and photographer, and has previously published books in both these categories. A Snail’s Broken Shell is the fourth book in the series begun in The Burying Beetle. The second book in the series, The Bower Bird, won the 2007 Costa Children’s Book Award. Ann Kelley currently lives in Cornwall with her husband and numerous cats.