"Marsh and Me" by Martine Murray is a heartfelt story about the unique friendship between a young girl named Marigold and an eccentric boy named Marsh. Set against the backdrop of their small town, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, imagination, and the struggles of growing up. As they navigate the complexities of childhood together, Marigold and Marsh face challenges from the outside world, including family dynamics and peer relationships. Their bond deepens as they embark on adventures, ultimately discovering the importance of acceptance and the power of friendship in overcoming obstacles. The novel beautifully captures the magic of youth and the resilience of the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 256 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 2018 by Text Publishing .

Martine Murray is a young author and illustrator who has studied painting, movement and dance. She once joined a circus, but now she teaches yoga, makes dance theatre and writes stories.