Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown by Elizabeth Laird Based on Elizabeth Lairds own childhood growing up in post-war Britain, The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown is a warm, witty and beautiful coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of The Skylarks War and I Capture the Castle. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Inspired by award-winning author Elizabeth Lairds own childhood growing up in post-war London, The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown is a classic coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of The Skylarks War and I Capture the Castle.Charity Browns life is about to change - her family have been left a huge, rambling house by a mysterious benefactor, and her parents want to move in and throw open its doors to the needy.Only recently back from hospital after months of isolation with polio, Charity is over-protected and lonely as the only child still at home. Her family are very religious - her sisters are called Faith and Hope, and her brother Ted is studying to be a preacher - so shes both excited and nervous at the thought of sharing her family and new home with strangers.Its a recipe for confusion, joy and endless misunderstandings, including with the new neighbours, an Austrian family with a daughter just Charitys age . . . Author Biography Elizabeth Laird is the author of dozens of much-loved childrens books, including The Garbage King, The Fastest Boy in the World, Oranges in No Mans Land and the UKLA award-winning Welcome to Nowhere. She is a winner of the Childrens Book Award and has been shortlisted six times for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal.Many of Elizabeths books reflect her years living and working in the Middle East and Africa, but others, including Red Sky in the Morning, Jakes Tower and Song of the Dolphin Boy, are set in Britain. She now divides her time between London and Edinburgh, but still loves to travel. Review Elizabeths writing is beautifully accessible, her characters are vivid and authentic. I loved Charitys voice; as I reader, I felt very close to her, experiencing the big changes in her life, and in herself, as she grows and learns more about the world outside her religious family. Its beautifully done. -- Julia GreenThe Misunderstandings of Charity Brown surprised and fascinated and delighted me, evoking so completely such a recently vanished world. I loved so many things about it: the family setting, the welcoming multicultural house and the growing up of Charity from ill child to funny, confident young person. -- Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks WarThis family story is unusual and a delight to read – funny, caring, warm, and unerringly in touch with the anguish of adolescence. -- Berlie Dohertya total pleasure, written with affection as well as art and never for a moment outstaying its welcome. Now something of a veteran childrens author herself, Elizabeth Laird has once again come up with something truly rather special. -- Nick Tucker * Books for Keeps *Enthrallingly told, it is a coming-of-age story about discovering your own values and making your own choices. * Sunday Times, Childrens Book of the Week * Promotional Based on Elizabeth Lairds own childhood growing up in post-war Britain, The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown is a warm, witty and beautiful coming-of-age story. Details ISBN1529075653 Author Elizabeth Laird Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781529075656 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-06-01 Imprint Macmillan Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2023-06-01 ISBN-10 1529075653 Audience Age 9-11 Pages 352 DEWEY 823.914 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2023-10-30 NZ Release Date 2023-10-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:142214734;
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