My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece, (Paperback)

from DeeDee80

I bought this fictional story because I was intrigued by the title, and I suppose partly because I wondered if it would give me an insight into how my daughter would feel about having a sister that had died, once she is old enough to understand. I don't think it really gave me any insight but it ...

from Rhianwen

I absolutely loved this book! It's an amazing story about a young boy and a loss that almost completely destroys his family. It is one of the few novels that really had me sobbing - I simply couldn't help it. But despite all those tears: there is also a lot of hope in it!

from nicx27

This book is brilliant!!! It's the story of ten year old Jamie, whose family is fractured due to a terrible event that happened five years earlier, when his sister Rose was blown up by a bomb. Jamie is a wonderful character. The book is written in the first person, and what Jamie tells us, the re...

from Sullywriter

A brilliantly written, richly layered, superb portrait of a grieving family and a touching friendship. Moving, real, and painful but with many wonderful touches of humor. A truly exceptional story.

from brokenangelkisses

When running reading groups for work, I have found that following the Berkshire Book Award is not always as fun as following the Carnegie Medal. The books are chosen by the teenagers themselves, which means names like Jacqueline Wilson and Darren Shan tend to be prominent and popularity often see...