Description
Discover the poignant tale of 'Secret Friends', a moving B-format paperback that beautifully illustrates the complexities of friendship and the harsh realities of bullying. Authored by the multi-award-winning Elizabeth Laird, this captivating novella not only appeals to young readers but also cultivates empathy, making it a vital addition to any child's library. With 160 pages of heartfelt storytelling, 'Secret Friends' delves into the life of Rafaella, a girl struggling to fit in, facing name-calling and isolation—exemplified by Lucy, who initially teases her. Yet, as their story unfolds, readers will witness the transformative power of understanding and connection. This 2019 reissue features stunning illustrations that enhance the narrative, reminding us of the importance of compassion in overcoming adversity. Praise for 'Secret Friends' includes accolades from the Scotsman, which recognizes it as a 'humane and honest story', and The Sunday Times, which calls it a 'fine weepy with a moral'. This novella is shortlisted for prestigious honors like the Carnegie Medal and the Children's Book Award. Perfect for ages 8 and up, 'Secret Friends' is not just a book; it's an essential resource for fostering dialogue about kindness and empathy. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529015409
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 160
Description:
What's the good in keeping secrets?
Secret Friends is a heartbreaking story about friendship and bullying from the multi-award-winning Elizabeth Laird.
Rafaella doesn't find it easy to make friends. She looks and feels different from the others at school. And Lucy is the first to tease, the first to call her 'Earwig', until they get to know one another and Lucy sees that Rafaella is full of hopes and ideas, just like she is. Lucy loves keeping her own secret friend, until tragedy strikes and secrets can't be kept any longer.
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Children's Book Award and reissued with gorgeous illustrations, more than twenty years after first publication, Elizabeth Laird's moving and unflinching novella brings home the crucial importance of cultivating empathy in young people.
'[A] humane and honest story. It conveys so much, so simply and so well' Scotsman
'[A] fine weepy with a moral, about the dangers of playground cliquishness and cruelty' The Sunday Times
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529015409
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 160
Description:
What's the good in keeping secrets?
Secret Friends is a heartbreaking story about friendship and bullying from the multi-award-winning Elizabeth Laird.
Rafaella doesn't find it easy to make friends. She looks and feels different from the others at school. And Lucy is the first to tease, the first to call her 'Earwig', until they get to know one another and Lucy sees that Rafaella is full of hopes and ideas, just like she is. Lucy loves keeping her own secret friend, until tragedy strikes and secrets can't be kept any longer.
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Children's Book Award and reissued with gorgeous illustrations, more than twenty years after first publication, Elizabeth Laird's moving and unflinching novella brings home the crucial importance of cultivating empathy in young people.
'[A] humane and honest story. It conveys so much, so simply and so well' Scotsman
'[A] fine weepy with a moral, about the dangers of playground cliquishness and cruelty' The Sunday Times