The Shell House
Published: 2004
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"The Shell House" by Richard Aspel tells the story of a grieving architect named Joe, who becomes obsessed with a dilapidated coastal property in Cornwall. As he begins to restore the house, he uncovers its rich history and the tragic love story of a couple who once inhabited it. Through his journey, Joe confronts his own loss and learns about the power of memory, healing, and connection. The narrative intertwines past and present, revealing how the echoes of history shape our lives and the strength found in rebuilding both homes and hearts. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book 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 2004 by Bolinda Publishing .
LINDA NEWBERY is the author of a number of titles for young readers.