Heart-Shaped - Softcover

Siobhan Parkinson is a novelist and one of Ireland's best-known writers for children. She has won bagfuls of awards and nominations, and her books have been translated around the world. In 2010 Siobhan was appointed the first ever Irish Children's Laureate.

Contemporary Dublin provides the setting for the engaging story of a young teenager and her efforts to recover from her nightmares. * Irish Times * A good book for lower KS3, with lots to think about and a very strong underlying story. * School Librarian * Will suit young teen readers bridging the gap between the domestic dramas of Jacqueline Wilson and the grittier world of young adult books. * Booktrust * The full picture of love, death and everything in-between... a touching story. * Daily Post * The strength of the novel lies in Parkinson's ability to balance seriousness of theme with entertaining moments... clever stuff. * Irish Times * Parkinson writes with a light and witty touch, making Heart Shaped a captivating read. * Manchester Evening News * Excellent... extremely moving. * Scottish Daily Record * **** * Books For Keeps * Believable and heart-rending story. * Independent on Sunday * very difficult to put down. The reader is drawn in... and needs to know how it ends. * Carousel * A richness and complexity. * INIS * The characterisation is sharp and strong, the settings very skilfully etched, the storyline compelling ... * Robert Dunbar * The central voice is extremely engaging. * Bookseller * Poignancy is nicely balanced by wit and literary allusion. * Irish Times *