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Where the Heart Should Be: The Times Children's Book of the Week is an extraordinary novel by acclaimed author Sarah Crossan, a Carnegie Medal winner and former Laureate na nOg.
This compelling story captures the essence of love and family against the harrowing backdrop of The Great Hunger in Ireland. Set in 1846, Where the Heart Should Be follows Nell, a scullery maid in the Big House, who once reveled in the joys of education and dreams. Now, she faces the grim reality of a world where crops rot in the fields while the wealthy, like Sir Philip Wicken, thrive.
As famine and disease ravage their world, Nell's life intertwines with that of Johnny Browning, the young nephew from England destined to inherit everything. A flicker of hope ignites between them, portraying a love story that transcends the boundaries of class and hardship.
Immerse yourself in this evocative tale that resonates with beauty, loss, and hope. Where the Heart Should Be is a must-read for those who appreciate powerful storytelling.
ISBN: | 9781526666574 |
Author: | Sarah Crossan |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury YA |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 30 mm |
Publication Date: | 13 February, 2025 |
Pagination: | 432 pages |
Weight: | 350g |
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.’
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.’