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Praise for Finding Violet Park
"A wonderful debut for many reasons … What marks this book out is not just its charm, warmth and wit, but also the skill with which Valentine braids together the threads" The Guardian
“No plot summary can do justice to the particular flavour of this book, both witty and with moments of genuine sweetness … Excellent.” Books for Keeps
“Ultra-original and brilliantly written, this will have you laughing and crying too.” Mizz Magazine
For Broken Soup:
“Rich in sympathetic, unconventional characters and precise observation, the book has a lightness of touch that belies its skill… it is most enjoyable: a life-affirming, witty, romantic read.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
“Without ever labouring points or sinking into sloppy schmaltz, Valentine injects an intensity of feeling in Broken Soup that blew me away … It’s completely gorgeous. I loved it.” Jill Murphy, The Book Bag
For The Ant Colony:
“Completely gorgeous, utterly charming, funny, sweet, sad, and underneath it all, very, very real.” Jill Murphy, The Book Bag
“The Ant Colony has all the makings of another award-winner.” The Sunday Times
“a stirring plot that's by turns heartrending and sad but also laced with wit and humour and ultimately an uplifting ending. Quirky but cleverly woven and brilliantly written.” LoveReading4Kids
“Valentine has created another unusual and readable novel, in which friendship across generations and between children and teenagers is a major theme.” The Guardian
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A stunning new look for Jenny Valentine’s debut novel, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize
The mini cab office was up a cobbled mews with little flat houses either side. That's where I first met Violet Park, what was left of her. There was a healing centre next door, a pretty Sixteen-year-old Lucas Swain becomes intrigued by the urn of ashes left in a cab office. Convinced that its occupant – Violet Park – is communicating with him, he contrives to gain possession of the urn, little realising that his quest will take him on a voyage of self-discovery and identity, forcing him to finally confront what happened to his absent (and possibly dead) father…
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As I read chapter one, I thought I was going to find it difficult to recommend this book as it had an amateur feel to it. However, either the unusual subject overcame most of my reservations or the writing greatly improved for I was soon as hooked by Violet Park as Lucas was. An unusual and enjoyable teen read.
'Finding Violet Park' that was it, I was fully engaged immediately, read it in almost one sitting (quick cup of tea, halfway through) and thought it was extraordinarily good. Jenny Valentine has created something truly
wonderful. The book is funny, moving and wise. The characters are very well observed and she gets inside
of the head of the main protagonist, a sixteen year old boy with effortless skill. The storyline doesn't slacken,
in fact it gains momentum before reaching it's satisfactory conclusion. I understand this is her first novel and
she should be congratulated for such an assured debut.
This was a breath of fresh air. Read more
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