Weight of Water, The

11.95

Sometimes I want to tear off my clothes
And show them I’m the same
Underneath –
Maybe better.

Life is lonely for Kasienka. She misses her old home in Poland, her mother’s heart is breaking, and at her new English school friends are scarce.

But when someone new swims into her life, Kasienka learns that there is more than one way to stay afloat.

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Description

The Weight of Water is a startlingly original piece of fiction written in verse; most simply a brilliant coming of age story. First love, friendship and quiet courage combine in this spare and beautiful story that will leave you sad, happy and wanting more from this fantastic new voice in children’s fiction. It tackles the alienation experienced by many young immigrants. Moving, unsentimental and utterly page-turning, we meet and share the experiences of a remarkable 12 year old girl who shows us how quiet courage prevails. A truly special and remarkable read that should not be missed and, Bloomsbury the publisher has done a wonderful job on the book itself – the best things come in small packages – and this is abslutely no exception, so buy the physical book and not the ebook. – Julia Eccleshare M.B.E