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A Library of Lemons
Jo Cotterill
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Description for A Library of Lemons
Paperback. Calypso's mum died a few years ago and her emotionally incompetent dad can't, or won't, talk about mum at all. Instead he throws himself into writing his history of the Lemon. Meanwhile the house is dusty, there's never any food in the fridge, and Calypso's grief has made her retreat from everyone and everything into a world of books. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFB; YFN; YXFD; YXG. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 208.
A poignant story about dealing with grief through the magic of reading and friendship. Calypso's mum died a few years ago and her emotionally incompetent Dad can't, or won't, talk about Mum at all. Instead he throws himself into writing his book A History of the Lemon. Meanwhile the house is dusty, there's never any food in the fridge, and Calypso retreats into her own world of books and fiction. When a new girl, Mae, arrives at school, the girls' shared love of reading and writing stories draws them together. Mae's friendship and her lively and chaotic home - where people argue and hug each other - make Calypso feel more normal than she has for a long time. But when Calypso finally plucks up the courage to invite Mae over to her own house, the girls discover the truth about her dad and his magnum opus - and Calypso's happiness starts to unravel. 'A story of great warmth and emotional wisdom' LINDA NEWBERY
Product Details
Publisher
Templar Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848125117
SKU
V9781848125117
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-8
About Jo Cotterill
Jo Cotterill has had several careers - actor, musician, teacher, fireworks technician - but is now a full-time writer in Oxfordshire. She has published over thirty books for children and young people, including the award-winning Looking at the Stars, A Library of Lemons, and the superhero comic/novel Electrigirl. Jo loves going into schools and talking about books and reading, and can be found making cards and writing music when she's not spending time with her two young daughters. Find her online: jocotterill.com / @jocotterillbook
Reviews for A Library of Lemons
Beautifully written tale of dealing with grief through the magic of reading and friendship. Laden with literary references- especially Anne of Green Gables-and a very pretty cover too.
The Bookseller
This was one of those books where after finishing I just had to sit quietly for a little while, to process everything that I had just read and to emotionally detach from the characters. It is a really wonderful story, and I heartily recommend it
The Bookbag
A Library of Lemons is a positive tale about loss, hope, and the power of friendship (...) it is a very sweet, heartwarming story, and I am sure that my 10 year old self would have LOVED this book
famousinjapan.co.uk
Cotterill handles a difficult subject with care and tact, offering hope without getting sentimental
Claire Hennessy
irishtimes.com
A seductive story of the fragility and strength of human relationships, and the power of books
Jane E Sandell
Scotsman.com
Library of Lemons by Jo Cotterill is a moving and very poignant story about grief but balanced with the magic of reading and friendship looking at not only how to cope but how to learn and develop. Sensitively told and an important read.
Armadillo Magazine
A gorgeously written and profound story about books, grief and friendship. Perfect for 10 year olds who've devoured all the Jacqueline Wilson books and need to move on.
The Guardian (Review)
A Library of Lemons is a heartfelt and magical story about the power of books and friendship. I completely lost myself in the pages of this warm and engaging book (...) A Library of Lemons is thoroughly heart-warming and beautifully told (...)Jo Cotterill's writing is very profound and beneath the emotional surface of this inspired novel are many layers of hopefulness and glimmers of positivity (...)What a delightful little novel
Reviewed the Book Blog
Believable, memorable, charming and moving, fans of Jacqueline Wilson's domestic dramas will enjoy this bittersweet story of a family finding their feet in the next chapter of their lives
booktrust.org
This is a warm-hearted story with a suitably happy resolution that would appeal to young readers who have discovered those favourites from the past What Katy Did, Heidi, Anne of Green Gables - all of which are cited. Recommended for all those KS2 readers who do not want magic but do want a slice of life
Books For Keeps
This book is absolutely spot on. Jo Cotterill is a very talented author
National Geographic Kids Magazine
Desperately sad, but funny too, this is one of those stories that helps with difficult discussions about grief and depression, and yet it is also just an extremely good story, perfect for budding bookworms
The Bookbag
A Library of Lemons is a challenging story which explores the difficult issues of single parent families brought about by thte death of a life partner and mother, of the different ways people deal with such tragedy and of the aspects of child caring including social care involvement. It is an absorbing book and ends with hope brought about by a mutual love of writing stories
Sue Breslin
The School Librarian
The Bookseller
This was one of those books where after finishing I just had to sit quietly for a little while, to process everything that I had just read and to emotionally detach from the characters. It is a really wonderful story, and I heartily recommend it
The Bookbag
A Library of Lemons is a positive tale about loss, hope, and the power of friendship (...) it is a very sweet, heartwarming story, and I am sure that my 10 year old self would have LOVED this book
famousinjapan.co.uk
Cotterill handles a difficult subject with care and tact, offering hope without getting sentimental
Claire Hennessy
irishtimes.com
A seductive story of the fragility and strength of human relationships, and the power of books
Jane E Sandell
Scotsman.com
Library of Lemons by Jo Cotterill is a moving and very poignant story about grief but balanced with the magic of reading and friendship looking at not only how to cope but how to learn and develop. Sensitively told and an important read.
Armadillo Magazine
A gorgeously written and profound story about books, grief and friendship. Perfect for 10 year olds who've devoured all the Jacqueline Wilson books and need to move on.
The Guardian (Review)
A Library of Lemons is a heartfelt and magical story about the power of books and friendship. I completely lost myself in the pages of this warm and engaging book (...) A Library of Lemons is thoroughly heart-warming and beautifully told (...)Jo Cotterill's writing is very profound and beneath the emotional surface of this inspired novel are many layers of hopefulness and glimmers of positivity (...)What a delightful little novel
Reviewed the Book Blog
Believable, memorable, charming and moving, fans of Jacqueline Wilson's domestic dramas will enjoy this bittersweet story of a family finding their feet in the next chapter of their lives
booktrust.org
This is a warm-hearted story with a suitably happy resolution that would appeal to young readers who have discovered those favourites from the past What Katy Did, Heidi, Anne of Green Gables - all of which are cited. Recommended for all those KS2 readers who do not want magic but do want a slice of life
Books For Keeps
This book is absolutely spot on. Jo Cotterill is a very talented author
National Geographic Kids Magazine
Desperately sad, but funny too, this is one of those stories that helps with difficult discussions about grief and depression, and yet it is also just an extremely good story, perfect for budding bookworms
The Bookbag
A Library of Lemons is a challenging story which explores the difficult issues of single parent families brought about by thte death of a life partner and mother, of the different ways people deal with such tragedy and of the aspects of child caring including social care involvement. It is an absorbing book and ends with hope brought about by a mutual love of writing stories
Sue Breslin
The School Librarian