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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simplistic brilliance, 5 Oct 2004
I was first drawn to this book by a review of it in the Times one Sunday. The reviewer, Philip Ardagh, describes it as 'perfect', so I really thought that I would make the effort to read it.When I bought it, it was in the 'Young Adult' section of my local shop, and as my daughter is 10, I thought that I would check it out to see if it was suitable for her (well, that's my excuse). So was I pleased that I made the effort? Yes, I am. It's a warm bath and glass of wine type of book, and really took me back to being 10, with the world and all it's oddities. Cedar is growing up with her Mum, her Dad having died, and older brother Barnaby having gone away. She meets a boy called Kite (cool name), and the book tells of their friendship, and their passion for acrobatics. Wrote from Cedar's perspective, it is heart warming and thoughtful. To make me feel 10 again is great- seeing I am 35! I am now pestering my daughter to read it! Make some time for you, and read this book- for you. It's worth it.
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