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`The book's chief strength is its convincing depiction of Emily herself, and the inner turmoil which matches that of her world . . . Teenage girls will enjoy the book because of Emily, in whose character and life they will find much that is both familiar and eye-opening' --School Librarian
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Julia Green is a writer to watch David Almond Praise for Breathing Underwater: Excellent story ... from an author who, notably, has written unpatronisingly and sensitively about teenagers' feelings The Bookseller Never has that sun-soaked, salt-crusted sense of teenage summer well-being been better described Guardian The book's chief strength is its convincing depiction of Emily herself, and the inner turmoil which matches that of her world ... Teenage girls will enjoy the book because of Emily, in whose character and life they will find much that is both familiar and eye-opening School Librarian
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This beautifully written story really drew me in from the very beginning. Emily's situation is appealing. She's at that threshold between childhood and adulthood, fitting in to neither. We watch her make that transition surrounded by her Dad, stepmother, absent sister and first love.
Emily has a loving, close family life, but when her sister leaves to go to university, and she discovers her father and stepmother are having a new baby, she feels that life is threatened; she's being displaced. This makes Emily think about her mother, absent since she was two. For the first time she begins to ask questions and wants answers to the mystery of her disappearance.
This is a quiet story with a deep and engaging emotional content, sympathetically and warmly told. I found it hard to put down each night and looked forward to picking it up again. Emily's world was a lovely place to be, despite her doubts and troubles. I'm sure this will appeal strongly to teen girls everywhere.
Emily has a loving, close family life, but when her sister leaves to go to university, and she discovers her father and stepmother are having a new baby, she feels that life is threatened; she's being displaced. This makes Emily think about her mother, absent since she was two. For the first time she begins to ask questions and wants answers to the mystery of her disappearance.
This is a quiet story with a deep and engaging emotional content, sympathetically and warmly told. I found it hard to put down each night and looked forward to picking it up again. Emily's world was a lovely place to be, despite her doubts and troubles. I'm sure this will appeal strongly to teen girls everywhere.
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Normally I'm not into this kind of book; real-to-life girl problems, without a single supernatural thing in sight, but I absolutely loved this one. It drew me in from the beginning, the small memory of Emily's from when she was a little girl, the family dynamics, the missing mother, the handsome boy... This story was just so beautiful, full of the wonders and horrors of life and the hard decisions that have to be made, the ones that change everything.
Emily was a wonderful lead girl, able to see all the beauty, but you can tell underneath all her strength she's vulnerable and scared, especially when it comes to family and the feeling of abandonment. I love all the references to photographs as well, as Emily is a aspiring photographer, and it was really smart of Julia Green to describe the way Emily sees through her photos. All in all, a brilliant character who I found easy to love and I loved the way her story was told.
Seb is an incredible character, too, with his dislike of all tests, sweet, comforting nature and beautiful dark eyes. He's the one who convinces Emily to try to find her mother, and the way he cared for how she felt was really touching, although they could both be a little stubborn at times. The relationship between the two of them is stunning and feels so real, so magical, and is one of my favourite both-human couples.
All in all, a magical book, filled with love, hard choices and the dilemmas you face growing up when everything is changing around you. I read this book so fast, it was mesmerising, and I recommend it. Just so beautiful!
Emily was a wonderful lead girl, able to see all the beauty, but you can tell underneath all her strength she's vulnerable and scared, especially when it comes to family and the feeling of abandonment. I love all the references to photographs as well, as Emily is a aspiring photographer, and it was really smart of Julia Green to describe the way Emily sees through her photos. All in all, a brilliant character who I found easy to love and I loved the way her story was told.
Seb is an incredible character, too, with his dislike of all tests, sweet, comforting nature and beautiful dark eyes. He's the one who convinces Emily to try to find her mother, and the way he cared for how she felt was really touching, although they could both be a little stubborn at times. The relationship between the two of them is stunning and feels so real, so magical, and is one of my favourite both-human couples.
All in all, a magical book, filled with love, hard choices and the dilemmas you face growing up when everything is changing around you. I read this book so fast, it was mesmerising, and I recommend it. Just so beautiful!
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The way that this book has been written is just so beautiful and truly convincing. After a few chapters I fell in love with the main character Emily, the narrator of the book. With all her struggles, Julia Green captured the voice of a teenage girl perfectly and made it one that is very easy to relate to. Emily could be quiet and a little awkward but at other times with her friends and family she is very loud, much like many other girls her age. Her feelings are very real and in depth, the way she bottles up her curiosity and pain about the mother she has never met, has to cope with living in a small vintage caravan with her Dad and step mum Cassy and her experience of first love is something that every teen girl can understand.
I loved her relationship with Seb, the handsome son of the builder of her Dad's dream house, it was wonderfully and sensitively written because it showed the anxieties as well as the magic of first love. The chemistry between the two of them jumped of the page and made my heart beat fast. You could tell that they really cared about each other and it was so touching and adorable. Seb was also the person who helped Emily with coming to terms with what has happened in her life and to do something about it and both of them helped each other develop in different ways.
Another aspect that I love about Emily is that she is a photographer, which gave the book its title as Emily says that taking the best photos is like 'drawing with light.' I imagine that the image on the cover us like one that she would take because of the careful set up of light, colour and angles that makes it so pretty.
It is also a remark by her photography teacher at school that sparks a fresh curiosity and longing to fill the void in her heart of her mother so it is very important in the story. Photography becomes a way of capturing emotion for Emily and the description of the light and angles in the scenery in the photos is lovely, It made me realise that contemporaries can have just as much intricate description at appropriate places as in historical fiction, which has made me want to read more of its genre.
The plot of this book is one that has been used many times before but what makes this story different is the characters, who are just normal people who are made believable because of their flaws. It is not a pacy action book that gets the pages turning but I couldn't stop reading because I was attached to the characters and wanted to find out what would happen to them. It is really a coming of age story that deals with raw human emotions and growing up to find out who you are.
The only weak part of the book was the ending, which I felt was slightly rushed because the whole book is leading up to it and it is quite short. I liked the way it was resolved and was left satisfied but it could have been developed more.
Verdict: Drawing With Light is a beautifully written and poignant coming of age story with believable characters and vibrant and colourful descriptions. It is a light read but deals with heavy subjects, perfect for curling up with in the Autumn and Winter months when the story is set!
I loved her relationship with Seb, the handsome son of the builder of her Dad's dream house, it was wonderfully and sensitively written because it showed the anxieties as well as the magic of first love. The chemistry between the two of them jumped of the page and made my heart beat fast. You could tell that they really cared about each other and it was so touching and adorable. Seb was also the person who helped Emily with coming to terms with what has happened in her life and to do something about it and both of them helped each other develop in different ways.
Another aspect that I love about Emily is that she is a photographer, which gave the book its title as Emily says that taking the best photos is like 'drawing with light.' I imagine that the image on the cover us like one that she would take because of the careful set up of light, colour and angles that makes it so pretty.
It is also a remark by her photography teacher at school that sparks a fresh curiosity and longing to fill the void in her heart of her mother so it is very important in the story. Photography becomes a way of capturing emotion for Emily and the description of the light and angles in the scenery in the photos is lovely, It made me realise that contemporaries can have just as much intricate description at appropriate places as in historical fiction, which has made me want to read more of its genre.
The plot of this book is one that has been used many times before but what makes this story different is the characters, who are just normal people who are made believable because of their flaws. It is not a pacy action book that gets the pages turning but I couldn't stop reading because I was attached to the characters and wanted to find out what would happen to them. It is really a coming of age story that deals with raw human emotions and growing up to find out who you are.
The only weak part of the book was the ending, which I felt was slightly rushed because the whole book is leading up to it and it is quite short. I liked the way it was resolved and was left satisfied but it could have been developed more.
Verdict: Drawing With Light is a beautifully written and poignant coming of age story with believable characters and vibrant and colourful descriptions. It is a light read but deals with heavy subjects, perfect for curling up with in the Autumn and Winter months when the story is set!
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Brilliant
Emily's older sister Kat has gone away to university and Emily is sharing a tiny caravan with her dad and step-mum Cassy while their new house is being finished. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Dot
Emotional Scars and Issues dealt within
If you want a tale that deals more with the reality than the fantasy side of things then this is perhaps the book for you as the author deals with the issues of a child coming to... Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Drawing with Light
Drawing with Light is a beautifully written story about a girl, a family and a first love. It's poignant and thought-provoking, and instantly captured my full attention. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by Jenny, Wondrous Reads
Drawing With Light
This is the first Julia Green novel I have read and I really enjoyed it. She has a lovely writing style and I found myself gripped by Emily's story. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by Sammee, I Want To Read That
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