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Spilled Water (Paperback)

by Sally Grindley (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (6 Jun 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747571465
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747571469
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 96,089 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'This is a powerful, emotional story With strong characters and simple but effective writing, this is a captivating book' Waterstone's Guide to Kid's Books

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When her husband dies, Lu Si-yan's mother is encouraged to sell her young daughter into domestic service. Lu Si-yan is just eleven when sold by her uncle. Nearly two years will pass before she can get back home to her mother and brother. In this powerful and compelling novel Sally Grindley portrays the life of a young girl in China, a young girl whose life is said to be like 'spilled water'. With a brilliant first-person narrative and a powerful description of time and place, this novel is gripping, heart-wrenching and utterly mesmerising.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spilled Water, 29 Jun 2004
By W A Grainger (Cheltenham, Glos United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spilled Water (Hardcover)
This is probably one of the best children's books I have read for some time. There are some very strong characters in the book, the story is well written and takes you through the full gamut of emotions. Definitely a must read for young teenagers.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Favourite book so far., 6 Jul 2005
Spilled water is a amazing new novel by Sally Grindley. It has a great storyline, and also has good detail of the characters and their emotions.
It has a true meaning, i couldn't help myself but read on and find out what happens to the main character Lu Si-Yan.
I defintley recomend it to anyone, especially teenagers!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spillled Water, 2 Sep 2004
By George Johnson (Exmouth, Devon) - See all my reviews
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A magnificent book conveying the harshness of a childhood in China with a rare dignity and beauty. One of the most moving and engaging childrens books written in recent years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars spilled water
wow. thats all i have to say. this is a tear jerking, and heartwarming novel by an amazing author. she really explains what its like to have trouble surviving, and how different... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. Pascale Pilcher

4.0 out of 5 stars I would give this book 4 1/2 stars, really
I enjoyed this book - it was quick and easy to read. It is about a girl in China whose Father dies. She has to go and work. It's her life told in a way that you can relate to.
Published on 18 Oct 2006 by Catherine

5.0 out of 5 stars Spilled Water
I loved this book! The storyline is excellent. The book is well written and descriptive in an interesting way. This book is one of the best books I have read. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2006 by Heather

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