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Close-knit and divinely eccentric, the family (under the not-so-stable guidance of their mother Eve and their weary father, Bill) chug along quite nicely until one day Saffron discovers she was adopted by the family following the death of her mother, Eve's twin sister. As Saffron tries to come to terms with the shocking news, her grandfather dies and bequeaths her a stone angel in his will. But where is it? Saffron, her remarkable family and her new found friend, Sarah, embark on a search that sees Saffy heading for Sienna in Italy while her brother and sisters determine to leave no stone unturned in their quest for the cherub they know will make all the difference in the world to their beloved adopted sister.
Saffy's Angel is written with a simple, understated elegance that allows the reader access to the kind of family we would all, secretly, love to belong to. Each character is drawn with an enviable artistry coupled with, one suspects, a tongue-in the cheek that adds a sharp realistic air to a modern household with a heart of pure, old-fashioned gold. And it is these fabulous characters who lead the unfurling of the story, easing the reader through the pages with an irresistible wit and warmth that smartly avoids cosiness but nonetheless leaves a soothing rosy glow.
Marvellous stuff from a marvellous author who has the potential to knock even the queen of children's fiction, Jacqueline Wilson, off her perch, this sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking book is a must-read. And don't be put off by the pinkness of the packaging: it might look terribly girly, but at the heart of the matter is a fantastically straightforward, deeply satisfying, superior read for anyone who has a heart and a few hours to spare. Suitable for ages 10 and over. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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'Will leave you smiling.'
(Write Away )'Quirky and curious ... unforgettable. The central characters are strong, lovable - and unique.' (Nic Knight, THE BOOKSELLER )
'A real feel-good novel, McKay treats us once again to one of her brilliantly characterised families. This is a really lovely book.' (THE BOOKSELLER )
'A funny, exuberant story.' (CAROUSEL )
' ... tale that is both funny and touching.' (The Guardian )
'Hilary McKay excels in conveying the anarchic bedlam of family life ... deserves to be placed alongside such classics as Little Women and The Railway Children.' (TES Primary )
'Saffy's Angel is a delight from start to finish ... a great feel-good book with characters you want to stay with for ever. Warm, beautifully crafted and always original, it's pure fun - a book to recommend without hesitation.' (Whitbread Judges, as reported in Daily Mail )
'... one of the best series ever written.'
(Guardian )This book truly is a masterpiece.
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When Saffron was eight, and had at last learned to read, she hunted slowly through the colour chart pinned up on the kitchen wall. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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The story recounts Saffy's adventure, against the background of many mad goings-on in the lives of the rest of the Casson family. The character are all fantastically well-drawn, even the more minor ones (I particularly like Saffy's friend Sarah's dad, and Michael the driving instructor!).
Read and enjoy - this is is a funny and heart-warming book, with some laugh-aloud moments as well as some serious messages about finding out who we are, and going our own way. I loved it - I will admit to not having read anything else my Hilary McKay, but I'm about to rectify that!!
Oh - and I think Liselotte Watkins deserves a mention for such a snazzy cover...
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