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Finding Violet Park

Author: Jenny Valentine  

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A stunning new look for Jenny Valentine’s debut novel, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize

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A stunning new look for Jenny Valentine’s debut novel, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize

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A stunning new look for Jenny Valentine’s debut novel, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize
The mini cab office was up a cobbled mews with little flat houses either side. That's where I first met Violet Park, what was left of her. There was a healing centre next door, a pretty Sixteen-year-old Lucas Swain becomes intrigued by the urn of ashes left in a cab office. Convinced that its occupant – Violet Park – is communicating with him, he contrives to gain possession of the urn, little realising that his quest will take him on a voyage of self-discovery and identity, forcing him to finally confront what happened to his absent (and possibly dead) father…

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Critic Reviews

“Praise for Finding Violet Park"A wonderful debut for many reasons ... What marks this book out is not just its charm, warmth and wit, but also the skill with which Valentine braids together the threads" The Guardian "No plot summary can do justice to the particular flavour of this book, both witty and with moments of genuine sweetness ... Excellent." Books for Keeps "Ultra-original and brilliantly written, this will have you laughing and crying too." Mizz Magazine For Broken Soup:"Rich in sympathetic, unconventional characters and precise observation, the book has a lightness of touch that belies its skill... it is most enjoyable: a life-affirming, witty, romantic read." Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times "Without ever labouring points or sinking into sloppy schmaltz, Valentine injects an intensity of feeling in Broken Soup that blew me away ... It's completely gorgeous. I loved it." Jill Murphy, The Book Bag For The Ant Colony:"Completely gorgeous, utterly charming, funny, sweet, sad, and underneath it all, very, very real." Jill Murphy, The Book Bag "The Ant Colony has all the makings of another award-winner." The Sunday Times "a stirring plot that's by turns heartrending and sad but also laced with wit and humour and ultimately an uplifting ending. Quirky but cleverly woven and brilliantly written." LoveReading4Kids "Valentine has created another unusual and readable novel, in which friendship across generations and between children and teenagers is a major theme." The Guardian”

Praise for Jenny Valentine:

‘Valentine has the essential storyteller's gift of making you want to read on – and to know more even after the book is finished.’ Guardian

‘The award-winning Valentine has a keen eye for the idiosyncrasies of young children, and the rhythms of family life.’ The Bookseller

‘[Valentine] has a wonderful ability to take readers right into the hearts and souls of her central characters, and reading her is always a truly vicarious experience.’ The Bookbag

Praise for Finding Violet Park:

"Finding Violet Park is a wonderful debut." Guardian

“Ultra-original and brilliantly written, this will have you laughing and crying, too." Mizz

"Clever and totally assured, it is hard to believe that this is a first novel from a new author… [an] ingenious novel from a writer who already has much to offer. *****" Nicholas Tucker, Books for Keeps

“Memorable and well-paced, this is a book to help young people grow in spite of adversity." Carousel

"This is terrific stuff and quite unlike anything else I've come across…. a powerful and compelling story." Inis

“First-time author Jenny Valentine has an original and exciting voice." Writing Magazine

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About the Author

Jenny Valentine moved house every two years when she was growing up. She has also worked as a teaching assistant and a jewellery maker. She studied English Literature at Goldsmiths College, which almost put her off reading but not quite. Jenny is married to a singer/songwriter and has two children. In 2007, Jenny won the Guardian Prize for Children's Fiction with her debut novel Finding Violet Park.

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A stunning new look for Jenny Valentine's debut novel, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize The mini cab office was up a cobbled mews with little flat houses either side. That's where I first met Violet Park, what was left of her. There was a healing centre next door, a pretty Sixteen-year-old Lucas Swain becomes intrigued by the urn of ashes left in a cab office. Convinced that its occupant - Violet Park - is communicating with him, he contrives to gain possession of the urn, little realising that his quest will take him on a voyage of self-discovery and identity, forcing him to finally confront what happened to his absent (and possibly dead) father...

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Product Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers | Harper Fire
Published
2nd June 2008
Pages
208
ISBN
9780007291243

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