Jenny Downham crea narrativas cautivadoras que profundizan en los profundos paisajes emocionales de jóvenes protagonistas que enfrentan importantes desafíos vitales. Su escritura se caracteriza por una perspectiva íntima en primera persona que atrae profundamente a los lectores hacia las experiencias y luchas internas de los personajes. La voz distintiva de Downham explora temas de mortalidad, resiliencia y las complejidades del espíritu humano. Su obra ofrece una mirada poderosa y empática sobre cómo navegar circunstancias difíciles con coraje.
If only Lexi could stop losing her temper and behave herself, her step-father would accept her, her mum would love her like she used to and her step-brother would declare his crushing desire to spend the rest of his life with her. But pushing fury down doesn't make it disappear. Instead, it simmers below the surface waiting to erupt
Three lives. Three secrets. One heartbreaking story. Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize
Exploring the lives of three generations of women, this novel delves into the complexities of dementia, the challenges of single motherhood, and the struggles of teenage angst. Jenny Downham's poignant storytelling captures the emotional depth and resilience of her characters, offering a profound look at family dynamics and personal growth.
If someone hurts your sister and you're any kind of man, you seek revenge, right? When Mikey's sister claims a boy assaulted her, his world begins to fall apart. If your brother's accused of a terrible crime but says he didn't do it, you defend him, don't you? When Ellie's brother is charged with the offence, her world begins to unravel. When Mikey and Ellie meet, two worlds collide. (From book cover).
Como el resto de sus amigas, Tessa es una adolescente que arde en deseos de salir al mundo para acumular experiencias. Pero a diferencia de ellas, a Tessa le quedan sólo unos pocos meses de vida. La inminencia del adiós la obligará a madurar antes de tiempo, a redefinir sus relaciones con su familia, sus amigos y su primer amor, y a reflexionar sobre el verdadero valor de las cosas.