Artichoke Hearts
Author Sita Brahmachari
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Story
12-year-old Mira is beginning to grow up and fall in love. Her beloved Grandma Josie is in the final stages of cancer. Her friendship with her best friend is changing and she is becoming closer to Jidé, a boy who is hiding his past. As Mira experiences both love and grief for the first time, she keeps a diary.
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Why we chose it
A story about friendship and family, love and grief which explores themes of bereavement and loss, growing up and finding your place in the world.
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What a young reviewer said
If l would describe this book in three words I would describe it as heartwarming, gripping and inspiring. (Francesca, age 11)
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First published
2011, Pan Macmillan, London, UK
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l think this is a good book to read because it shows how people react to others in real life. It shows how humans should all be treated equally. It also shows that everybody is different. I also like how this book has a nice ending and that there is a sequel. l enjoyed this book and I think this is a book that others should read because it is a gripping book that makes you think about other people and what they have been through and how they have overcome what they have gone through. I also like the message in this book which is to fight for what you believe in and for each other.