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Birdsong by Katya Balen, a Carnegie Medal-winning author, invites readers into a world of music, nature, and resilience.
This enchanting novella tells the heartfelt story of Annie, a talented musician whose life takes a devastating turn after a car accident. Struggling to reconnect with her cherished flute and the melodies that once filled her life, she finds herself enveloped in a fog of anger and silence. However, everything changes when she meets Noah, a kindred spirit who opens her eyes to the hidden wonders of the nature surrounding their flats.
As their friendship blossoms, the sweet song of nesting blackbirds becomes a symbol of hope and a catalyst for Annie's musical reawakening. Yet, just when she begins to find her footing, another misfortune threatens to unravel the fragile joy she has rediscovered.
Birdsong is not just a tale of personal triumph; it highlights the healing power of music and the importance of connection in overcoming life's challenges. Join Annie on her transformative journey and experience the beauty of discovering one’s passion anew. This poignant narrative by Katya Balen resonates deeply, leaving young readers inspired to embrace their own life journeys.
ISBN: | 9781800900981 |
Author: | Katya Balen |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Barrington Stoke Ltd |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 13 mm |
Publication Date: | 07 July, 2022 |
Pagination: | 104 pages |
Weight: | 176g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’