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See moreAcclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change.
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Acclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change.
Blossom has grown up surrounded by the beautiful plants and flowers from her family’s market stall. The stall was started by her grandparents, Tutu and Pops, and passed on to Blossom’s parents after their death. It’s a magical place where customers come to find flowers for all occasions: from celebrating love to offering comfort in times of sorrow.
But now the stall is at risk, with tension rising as Blossom’s parents argue about the future. Can Blossom call on the lessons she learned from Tutu and find a way to cope with the dramatic changes that are happening around her? Can she save the flower stall?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Blossom by Laura Dockrill is praised as a heartfelt and empathy-building children's story that sensitively addresses themes of family change, the anxiety it brings, and the power of memories. The book's lyrical writing style captures these emotional nuances beautifully, contributing to its acclaim for promoting understanding and resilience among young readers.
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ISBN: 9781800900233
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 September 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Laura Dockrill is a poet and illustrator from South London. A graduate of The Brit School of Performing Arts, twenty-two year old Laura was named one of the top ten literary stars of 2008 according to The Times and voted Elle’s top twenty faces to look out for in 2009. Her sassy and unique way with words has captivated audiences at gigs and festivals everywhere. Laura has created artwork for Kate Nash and everything from chocolate wrappers to condom tins.
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