Torn Pagesby Sally GrindleyAdvanced readers A lovely story about an orphaned girl reading her mother?s journal, set in Africa. Amazon's review; 'Few could read this book and not be struck by the iniquity of a world in which the disease's effects [the effects of AIDS] are so different between regions' Financial Times 'Grindley's vivid portrayal of Lydia's hardships and the bonds that keep her family together offers a thought-provoking experience to older readers who want to open their eyes to a wider world' The Observer 'Well-crafted and touching novel for young adults' One80 News |
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