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A Room Full of Chocolate


No. of pages 256

Published: 2014

Great for age 7-10 years

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AS SEEN ON BBC's THE GREAT BRITISH MENU.***Winner of Peters Book of the Year 2015 and the Leeds Book Award.***Grace's fun-loving Mum has found a lump. Her north London world of sleepovers, tap dancing and playing the clarinet fall apart when she is sent to live with her grumpy old granddad on his farm in Yorkshire while her mother goes into hospital to get better. Grace misses her mother so much it hurts, and doesn't quite understand what is happening to her. And things go from bad to worse when she starts school and becomes the bullies' latest target.But Grace is no longer alone when she meets Rainbow Girl Megan and her pig, Claude - when she's with them she feels as if she can confront anything. At Easter time when Grace misses her mum the most, she knows she must find a way to get to London. With Megan's help, she hatches a plan to run away that involves Claude, chocolate Easter eggs and a risky ID swap. But it's all worth it if it means that she finally gets to see her mum ... A gorgeous story of courage and friendship that will tug at your heart strings.'A touching, beautifully imagined debut about a young girl coping with her mother's cancer and her grandfather's stubbornness. It's atmosphere reminds me of the central relationship in Goodnight Mr Tom.' Amanda Craig'At times, desperately moving, and others riotously fun, this is a special book that is destined to charm readers old and young.' We Love This Book'This is a lovely tale of friendship, tenacity and family secrets.' The Bookseller

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Northants Children's Choice Book Award
This book was recognised by the Northants Children's Choice Book Award.

Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.

A real 'feel good' read... combines comedy with a cautionary note... a new author to watch. * Sonia Benster (The Children's Bookshop, Huddersfield) *

 

A captivating warm-hearted story * Ham & High *

 

A lovely story. * School Librarian *

 

Full of emotion and humour... I couldn't put this book down! * The Guardian *

 

I devoured the story. It's one with an important message and a book I personally think should be required at school. Delicious! * Chrissi Reads *

 

Touching story with many light-hearted moments full of endearing, well rounded characters. * Primary Times *

 

I was so excited to know what happened that I couldn't put it down. * The Guardian *

 

I read this book in one sitting... brilliantly funny and emotional... absolutely full of adventure. * * * * * * ReadingZone *

 

A lovely book about courage and friendship. * Cirencester Life *

 

A truly magical story about the power of friendship in the darkest of times -- Jo Clarke * @bookloverjo *