Description
A gorgeous YA romance following one girl diagnosed with bipolar II as she finds herself falling in love - told with heart, humour and authenticity, this is a YA Silver Linings Playbook.
Flora "doesn't do people", not since the Incident that led to her leaving school midway through her GCSEs. The Incident that led to her being diagnosed with bipolar II. The Incident that left her in pieces.
Until Hal arrives. He's researching a story about a missing World War I soldier, and he wants Flora's help. Flora used to love history before the Incident, but spending so much time with Hal is her worst nightmare.
Yet as they begin to piece together the life of the missing soldier, a life of lost love, secrets and lies, Flora finds a piece of herself falling for Hal.
About the Author
Maggie Harcourt was born and raised in Wales, where she grew up telling stories. She now lives just outside Bath, and spends most of her time trying to convince her family that she knows what she's doing - but she's still telling stories. Maggie is the author of four books for young adults; The Last Summer of Us, Unconventional, Theatrical and The Pieces of Ourselves.
Reviews
Harcourt treats mental illness with sensitivity, careful to offer hope for her readers while also being realistic about the still-pervasive stigma. * Irish Times *
[A] heartfelt journey of romance, history and mental health. * The School Librarian *
Awards
Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2021 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781474940696
Author Maggie Harcourt
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 136mm * 26mm
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