"The Minnow" by Diana Sweeney tells the story of a young girl named Pip who grapples with the sudden loss of her mother in a tragic accident. As she navigates her grief, she finds solace in her connection to the natural world, particularly through the rivers and waterways surrounding her home. With the support of her father and the friendship of a boy named James, Pip embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery. The novel explores themes of loss, resilience, and the bonds of family, blending poetic imagery with a heartfelt narrative that resonates with the struggles of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 266 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2015 by Text Publishing .