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 from her memories of life during the Second World War 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.

Hilly's grandmother contracts Alzheimer's disease, and her family is turned upside down by revelations that emerge from her memories of life during the Second World War.

About the Author

As a child Linda Newbery was a secret writer, filling exercise books with stories which she hid in her wardrobe. Now she is a published author of over forty books, mainly children's and teenage fiction. She has been shortlisted for many prestigious literary prizes and has won the Costa children's book award.
Linda lives in an Oxfordshire village and enjoys yoga, gardening, walking and the cinema.

Reviews
Any thoughtful teenager would enjoy Linda Newbery's Sisterland * 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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780099472827
Author Linda Newbery
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Definitions
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 268g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 24mm