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Rashmi's favourite factual books 15/04/24
A Year Without Autumn
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Jenni and Autumn are best friends, even holidaying together. Aged 12, the devastating outcome of that year's holiday results in Jenni moving backwards and forwards through the three succeeding years trying to prevent the tragedy, and friendships and relationships falling apart.
Kessler combines a chatty tween novel with a serious dose of 'what if' in which a disused lift transports Jenni between the present and future years, thereby not only viewing the events but interacting with friends, family and strangers whose lives and relationships have been changed by the accident.
We can read it as a coming-of-age novel, in which Jenni grows up and gains insight into others, but primarily into her own behaviour, and the responsibility she bears for events.
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Lillie, 06 March 2023
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I really liked this book!! If people like this they may like Jaqueline Wilson books because they are also about adventure, friendships, family or problems. I would recommend a few books: Cookie, Rent a bridesmaid, The suitcase kid, sleepovers, girls in love, kiss, love lessons and lots more.
Linda, 01 March 2017
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I have just finished reading this book and I thought it was good but it had a lot of meaning in it which was nice and heartwarming. I would recommend this book to anyone 9 years or over.
Maisie, 31 August 2016
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I loved this book! It is one of my favourite books i have ever read ! it is all about friendship and when a tragic accident happens it is up Jenni to stop it !
Book brain, 18 October 2015
When I first read this book, I thought it was absolutely amazing! It is best but also most heart-breaking book I've ever read. For those people out there looking for something AMAZING to read, then this is a perfect choice!!!