Darby loves summer on her family's strawberry farm - but is the weather about to turn?

A UK nomination for IBBY's List of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities 2019

Darby is twelve and has Down's syndrome. Her favourite things are music, chocolate, and her big sister Kaydee. It's nearly time for the annual chocolate hunt, the highlight of Darby's year, but Kaydee has brought a friend home for the weekend. Suddenly both the chocolate hunt and her favourite person are in danger of slipping away... and to make things worse, the family's strawberry farm is hit by a tornado.

When the storm clears, what will be left? And can Darby mend what's been broken when nobody will listen to her?

A warm, thoughtful and empathetic novel from acclaimed author Jo Cotterill.

Darby loves summer on her family's strawberry farm - but is the weather about to turn?

A UK nomination for IBBY's List of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities 2019

About the Author

Jo Cotterill has had several careers - actor, musician, teacher, fireworks technician - but is now a full-time writer in Oxfordshire. She has published over thirty books for children and young people, including the award-winning Looking at the Stars, A Library of Lemons, and the superhero comic/novel Electrigirl.

Jo loves going into schools and talking about books and reading, and can be found making cards and writing music when she's not spending time with her two young daughters.

Find her online: jocotterill.com / @jocotterillbook

Reviews
A short read but one I enjoyed very much * Echoes in an Empty Room *
A touching and moving story * Parents In Touch *
Thought-provoking, immaculately researched and with a big, warm heart, this is a story as delicate and delicious as a bowl of freshly-picked strawberries. * Lancashire Evening Post *
I'm really impressed and will be seeking out more of Cotterill's books. Darby is a warm loving person who I loved reading about, and honestly I'd read a whole series about her. * Little Huxtales *
A lovely, warm story about being different, in many different ways. * The Bookbag *
This is a book with a real heart - as well as strawberries and chocolate. What's not to like? * Awfully Big Reviews *
Jo Cotterill has created an empathic, insightful, humane and sensitive story * INIS Reading Guide *



Book Information
ISBN 9781848126169
Author Jo Cotterill
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Piccadilly Press
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 179g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 14mm