- Paperback: 147 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic (13 Feb 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0439977673
- ISBN-13: 978-0439977678
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 290,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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After the tragic death of her father, Katie and her mum go to live in the depths of Cornwall, as far away from their London life as possible. The countryside is beautiful, but coping with a cottage with no heating, an outside loo and a lot of spiders is more than Katie bargained for. Then she meets Zillah, from the farm up
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A story with good intention
8 Dec 2005
Format:Paperback
This book was not very exciting. It has an eye-catching cover which is why I read it. I was rather disappointed. It tells the story of a girl (Katie) who moves to a new town after the death of her father. She meets new people and one of them is Zillah, a surly and anti-social girl.
Although the story is predictable and the ending somewhat anti-climatic; the symbolism is quite enjoyable. The title refers to the lilac tree that Katie's father was trying to cut when he died. It was interesting to see a parallel in Zillah's story. I don't want to spoil the story so I won't do further in to that! Let's just say that both the lilac tree and something else were blamed for causing a death.
It also impressed me that the weather usually suited what was happening in the story. Of course; it's rather too coincidental but as Katie and Zillah form a friendship the weather becomes calmer.
Overall; three stars for the symbolism and the natural dialogue. Description wasn't rich and held few metaphors. Although her writing style was easy to follow and enticing; a weak storyline makes it an average read.
Although the story is predictable and the ending somewhat anti-climatic; the symbolism is quite enjoyable. The title refers to the lilac tree that Katie's father was trying to cut when he died. It was interesting to see a parallel in Zillah's story. I don't want to spoil the story so I won't do further in to that! Let's just say that both the lilac tree and something else were blamed for causing a death.
It also impressed me that the weather usually suited what was happening in the story. Of course; it's rather too coincidental but as Katie and Zillah form a friendship the weather becomes calmer.
Overall; three stars for the symbolism and the natural dialogue. Description wasn't rich and held few metaphors. Although her writing style was easy to follow and enticing; a weak storyline makes it an average read.
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