Zebra Crossing Soul Song by Sita Brahmachari
A touching story of life-long friendship and the strength of memory. From award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, this is a tender tale of overcoming loss told in her celebrated accessible and moving style. From award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, a tender tale of memory and overcoming loss. Lenny has spent most of his life at the zebra crossing, and for many of those years Otis, the singing `zebra man' has helped him on his way. But when Otis' sad past comes back to haunt him, Lenny is forced to face his crossroads alone. Only by examining the memories of their friendship can Lenny discover the truth. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+"An original and touching coming of age story, full of insight … Scattered with song lyrics, and seeded with truths, this memorable and absorbing story moved me to tears" – LoveReading4Kids
"A joyful reading experience that will provoke tears as well as laughter" – BookTrust
"A truly remarkable book which captures the soul of the reader … A very powerful and poignant novel which captures so well the impact a relationship can have on a life and highlights how music and memory are so deeply entwinedA wonderful read!" – Carousel
"This is a cleverly woven piece, with a sympathetic bond between two people, and, as in Butchart’s light-hearted book, an awareness that although some people aren’t highly valued by society, they are highly valuable as individuals and in the role they play" – Minerva Reads, Blog
"Engaging and entertaining" – The Letterpress Project
Sita Brahmachari was brought up in the Lake District by an Indian doctor father and an English nurse mother, and her parents’ life stories and care for others inform her hugely sensitive and socially aware writing. After a career in theatre, her debut novel, Artichoke Hearts, won the 2011 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Sita lives and writes in North London with her husband, three children, and Billie the dog, and is also involved in numerous charity projects.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781126967 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781126968 |
| Title | Zebra Crossing Soul Song |
| Author | Sita Brahmachari |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2018-01-09 |
| Number of pages | 136 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for Reading Rampage School Book Award 2019, Long-listed for Bristol Teen Book Award 2019, Nominated for Carnegie Medal 2019 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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