"Any thoughtful teenager would enjoy Linda Newbery's Sisterland" -- Adele Geras The Guardian "A real page turner with some clever plot twists" TimeOut "Wonderful ... You won't want to put it down" South Wales Argus "Skilful, multi-layered story" Oxford Times "This is a powerful and evocative exploration of prejudice across the ages" Booktrusted
Following the success of The Shell House, Linda Newbery again demonstrates her brilliance at weaving thought-provoking subjects into a wholly satisfying and sensitively drawn novel. Hilly's German grandmother, HeidiGran, comes to live with her family after she gets Alzheimer's disease; but as her mind becomes more muddled, secrets buried in her past start to emerge. Why does HeidiGran keep talking about a girl called Rachel? And why does she make racist remarks about Hilly's friend, Reuben? As Hilly struggles to cope with revelations about her family's past, she encounters racism and prejudice for herself when a friend becomes the victim of a mindless attack; she also falls in love for the first time. This is a wonderfully evocative novel exploring the recurring prejudices that affect every generation.
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Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Sisterland This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780385604703
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Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780385604703
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Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.19. Nº de ref. del artículo: 038560470X-2-3
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Nº de ref. del artículo: 50001508-20
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Librería: Fantastic Literature Limited, Rayleigh, ESSEX, Reino Unido
Paperback. new uncorrected proof copy with publishers band 1st printing. Hilly's German grandmother, HeidiGran, comes to live with her family after she gets Alzheimer's disease; but as her mind becomes more muddled, secrets buried in her past start to emerge. Nº de ref. del artículo: FF09/146
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Librería: Blaeberry Books, Lilliesleaf, Reino Unido
Condición: Fine. First Edition. Uncorrected proof copy in fine, unread condition. Comes complete with original bellyband. All books are swathed in biodegradeable bubble wrap and posted in strong, custom made book boxes to ensure undamaged delivery. Nº de ref. del artículo: 005140
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Librería: John Stoodley, Weymouth, Dorset, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. First Edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 004334
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Librería: Caldono Books, Shrewsbury, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. 1st printing. Book has some page edge tanning o/w unread & fine. A different cover to that shown. Dust jacket comes in a clear removable protective cover. No dedication. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 000278
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Librería: Mad Hatter Books, Auckland, Nueva Zelanda
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. vg dj, one page has a small bump and tear, else vg+. large 8vo, 371pp. The awful past of war and Holocaust comes to confront a young girl, when her grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimers, moves in. Nº de ref. del artículo: 10A225
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Librería: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First edition. 1st 2003. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper. An evocative and compassionate portrayal of one family's history, and the effect it has on those around them. Brown boards, gilt title to spine. SIGNED by author on title page, "For David and Jenny, with very best wishes and thank you for having me to stay! Linda Newbery October 2003". Small bump to base of spine else a fine copy. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. SIGNED - please see description for details. Nº de ref. del artículo: 730607
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