The Sound of Everything

Rebecca Henry author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Everything with Words

Published:22nd Jul '21

£8.99

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The Sound of Everything cover

Themes of friendship, trolling, self-harm. Compelling narrator's voice that breezes along giving the reader a brilliantly authentic view of multicultural Britain

'A stunning new voice' Patrice Lawrence. Betrayal, rejection, violence Kadie has known it all. She's tough and prepared for everything. Everything except love.Life has taught Kadie to be cynical and not to trust anyone. She thinks she is prepared for everything, but then she meets Lips, also an outsider. However she has secrets of which she must let go, if she is to make a stab at friendship and love. Can she do it? Can she outwit the bullies? A thrilling story about love and daring to be yourself. Nominated for the Carnegie. Shortlisted for the Jhalak Children's & YA prize. Shortlisted for the Sheffield's children's and YA prize.

' A sensitive, mesmerising coming-of-age novel, this is a must-read for any YA devotee.' INDEPENDENT , BEST YA 2021, BEST NEW TALENT 'Brilliantly assured' GUARDIAN ' 'A stunning new voice. Outstanding, complex writing. So pleased this book is here!' PATRICE LAWRENCE 'A rare precocious talent' ALEX WHEATLE; 'A remarkably accomplished debut from a truly talented author' JENNY DOWNHAM; 'Fizzing with energy and purpose, a vibrant new voice in UK YA' LISA WILLIAMSON

  • Short-listed for Sheffield Children's and YA Book Prize 2022
  • Short-listed for Jhalak Children's & YA Prize 2022

ISBN: 9781911427155

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368 pages