The List of Real Things by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald - ISBN: 9781444014815
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Grief, imagination, and a sister’s bond: is magic real?

The List of Real Things

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  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    26 March 2018

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Summary

A poignant and big-hearted story about love, loss and believing in the magic of the imagination.

The fourth novel from bestselling author Sarah Moore Fitzgerald.

Grace knows the difference between what’s real and the strange ideas that float around in her little sister’s mind. Their parents died - that’s real. A secret hotel on the cliff-top where their parents are waiting - definitely NOT real. So when grief strikes again, Grace is determined not to let her sister’s outlandis…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781444014815
ISBN-10:1444014811
Author:Sarah Moore Fitzgerald
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Orion Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:26 March 2018
Weight:201g
Dimensions:198mm x 130mm x 17mm
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Critics Review

A beautifully written story * Irish Independent Review *Perfect for floating away with on a summer’s day * Cork Evening Echo *With unforgettable character and oozing love and hope, The List tackles grief and loss in childhood but in a novel way. * Sunday Post *A VERY GOOD CHANCE is brave and thoughtful with cracking characters. It deserves a wide readership and confirms Moore Fitzgerald’s place as one of Ireland’s most interesting new children’s writers. * IRISH INDEPENDENT on A VERY GOOD CHANCE *The language is lyrical and evocative and vivid. The book itself is short and sharp but unpacks itself in a way that makes it seem huge and expansive * THE BOOKBAG on A VERY GOOD CHANCE *A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship. * Louise O’Neill, bestselling author of ASKING FOR IT, on THE APPLE TART OF HOPE *A big-hearted novel about love, loyalty and friendship from a rising star * THE BOOKSELLER on THE APPLE TART OF HOPE *The characters are well-drawn in this absorbing and thought-provoking timeslip novel. Sarah Moore Fitzgerald tells a moving and original story of love and loss with both humour and understanding. * BOOKTRUST on BACK TO BLACKBRICK *A book full of warmth, hope, and wonderfully unforgettable characters * Zana Fraillon, author of THE BONE SPARROW *Completely beguiling, and funny and tender and wise, with a heart as big and deep as the sea * Piers Torday *

About The Author

Sarah Moore Fitzgerald

Sarah Moore Fitzgerald grew up in Dublin but now lives in County Clare, where she’s part of the creative writing team at the University of Limerick. She’s also director of UL’s Creative Writing Winter School and founding member of Writepace, a Limerick-based writing co-operative.

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