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Melanie Conklin - Author
This is a family story about living with uncertainty and change, told through a child’s divided feelings. It may suit readers drawn to realistic stories about siblings, moving and making new connections.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a family story about living with uncertainty and change, told through a child’s divided feelings. It may suit readers drawn to realistic stories about siblings, moving and making new connections.
Val’s cancer and experimental treatment are central to the family’s circumstances. Thyme’s guilt and uncertainty are also prominent; consider whether your reader would welcome a chance to talk about illness and change while reading.
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