Nina Stibbe
Man at the Helm
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241967805
- author:
- Nina Stibbe
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lizzie Vogel's story begins at 9 years old, a time of great change and uncertainty. Her mother, now 31, is struggling to cope with her recent divorce and the challenges of raising three young children in a rural village. The villagers view Lizzie's mother as a threat, and the children face difficulties in the Brownies. Lizzie and her sister embark on a misguided campaign to find their mother a new husband, driven by worry and a desire to protect their family. As Lizzie navigates this difficult time, she must confront the harsh realities of her family's situation. With her mother's drinking, playwriting, and social workers sending the children to the Crescent Home for Children, Lizzie and her sister take matters into their own hands. This is a story of childhood innocence, incredulity, and the deadpan delivery of a unique brand of comedy. A beguilingly comic blend of naivety and precociousness, Nina Stibbe's novel is a joyous read that will leave you charmed.
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