Description
Discover the captivating tale of 'Girl 38: Finding a Friend,' a heartwarming novel that intertwines the past and present in a vivid narrative set against the backdrop of WWII Poland. This beautifully written book offers young readers a journey of friendship, courage, and resilience. Kat, a relatable 12-year-old girl, dreams of becoming the superheroine she sketches in her comics, but her reality is filled with loneliness and increasing distance from her former best friend, Gem. However, everything changes when she unexpectedly finds herself involved with her elderly neighbor, Ania, who becomes integral to her journey. As Kat helps Ania recover from an accident, an unlikely friendship blossoms that challenges Kat to embrace her own bravery, much like her fictional hero, Girl 38.
Through Ania's poignant stories about her past and the mysterious portrait of a girl left unfinished, Kat embarks on a quest to uncover truths hidden during a tumultuous time in history. This touching narrative not only explores the theme of friendship but also delves into the significance of discovering one’s strengths in the face of fear and adversity. 'Girl 38: Finding a Friend' is a must-read for children and young adults seeking inspiration and adventure.
Filled with beautifully crafted characters and poignant lessons, this 224-page paperback published by Bloomsbury in 2020 is perfect for young readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of perseverance.
Delivery Information: Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781786698988 | Format: B-format paperback | Publisher: Bloomsbury | Year: 2020
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786698988
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 224
Description:
Past and present are woven into this novel set in contemporary times and WWII Poland. Based on a real life story about friendship and endurance in the darkest situation. Ewa's debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Childrens Prize 2019 and longlisted for the Branford Boase Award.
Kat is a 12-year-old girl who loves working on her super-heroine comic, Girl 38 the girl she longs to be like. But she's not brave, or fearless. At school, Gem is no longer her 'best friend'. And at home Kat is lonely while her parents are busy working long hours. She's even a bit afraid of her elderly neighbour, Ania. But when Ania has an accident Kat surprises herself by rushing to the rescue just like Girl 38. Their unlikely friendship blossoms, and with it Kat's determination, as Ania reveals the haunting story behind the portrait of a girl she's left unfinished.
Inspired by Ania her daring leap to freedom and her search for her lost friend, Mila, who was taken away by soldiers to a 'walled village' at the outbreak of WWII Kat unravels the mystery of the girl in the painting and finds a happy ending for Girl 38.
Through Ania's poignant stories about her past and the mysterious portrait of a girl left unfinished, Kat embarks on a quest to uncover truths hidden during a tumultuous time in history. This touching narrative not only explores the theme of friendship but also delves into the significance of discovering one’s strengths in the face of fear and adversity. 'Girl 38: Finding a Friend' is a must-read for children and young adults seeking inspiration and adventure.
Filled with beautifully crafted characters and poignant lessons, this 224-page paperback published by Bloomsbury in 2020 is perfect for young readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of perseverance.
Delivery Information: Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781786698988 | Format: B-format paperback | Publisher: Bloomsbury | Year: 2020
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786698988
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 224
Description:
Past and present are woven into this novel set in contemporary times and WWII Poland. Based on a real life story about friendship and endurance in the darkest situation. Ewa's debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Childrens Prize 2019 and longlisted for the Branford Boase Award.
Kat is a 12-year-old girl who loves working on her super-heroine comic, Girl 38 the girl she longs to be like. But she's not brave, or fearless. At school, Gem is no longer her 'best friend'. And at home Kat is lonely while her parents are busy working long hours. She's even a bit afraid of her elderly neighbour, Ania. But when Ania has an accident Kat surprises herself by rushing to the rescue just like Girl 38. Their unlikely friendship blossoms, and with it Kat's determination, as Ania reveals the haunting story behind the portrait of a girl she's left unfinished.
Inspired by Ania her daring leap to freedom and her search for her lost friend, Mila, who was taken away by soldiers to a 'walled village' at the outbreak of WWII Kat unravels the mystery of the girl in the painting and finds a happy ending for Girl 38.