Summary
‘An irresistibly exotic story of family, friendship, ghosts and legends’ - Booktrust
Monsters are in the eye of the beholder.
Rosa suffers from a rare condition that renders her mute. She lives on the strange island of Mirasol where the rain never seems to stop.
In the gloom of the island, its superstitious population are haunted by all sorts of fears … they shun people who suffer from Rosa’s condition, believing them to be monsters. So Rosa must live hidden away in an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848531321 |
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| ISBN-10: | 184853132X |
| Author: | Candy Gourlay |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Tamarind Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 2 March 2015 |
| Weight: | 218g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 21mm |
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Critics Review
Gourlay has created something very special here … [Shine] is about reinvention and the faces we present to the world … all wrapped up in an exciting and perfectly paced story with a disturbing and dramatic climax… . She has truly found her voice. – Philip Ardagh * Guardian *
[An] irresistibly exotic story of family, friendship, ghosts and legends … A sparkling jewel of a story. * Booktrust *
Both thrilling and emotive * Inis *
Has you laughing and crying at the same time. You despair at people’s prejudice. But then there are people who make you believe in humanity again. I can’t tell you what style Shine is written in. You just don’t notice. It just feels perfect. * Bookwitch *
There is a deftness of touch … This is a moving story about family secrets and the importance of communication and connection. – Jake * Inky Droplets *
Powerful central mystery … likeable and well-rounded characters … This story will suit a reasonably confident reader emotionally robust enough to appreciate an intense family thriller. If they also love an intriguing and well-realised contemporary setting, then they will thoroughly enjoy SHINE. * serendipityreviews.co.uk *
Wow, I loved Shine! I was hooked from the first page! It was a thrilling roller-coaster ride and I could barely put it down … I’d give Shine six stars out of five! – Children’s Review Team * National Geographic Kids *
A brilliant little book * books4teens *
A treat: original, beautifully written and very enjoyable * New Welsh Review *
About The Author
Candy Gourlay
Candy Gourlay is a Filipino author based in London. Her debut novel Tall Story won the Crystal Kite Prize for Europe and the National Book Award in the Philippines. It was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for 13 prizes including the Blue Peter, the Waterstones Prize and the Branford Boase. When she’s not blogging, Candy loves taking photographs and making videos. Shine is her second novel.
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