Newbery, Linda
Sisterland
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099472827
- author:
- Newbery, Linda
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Definitions (Young Adult)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 259
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Sisterland by Linda Newbery explores the complexities of family history and its impact on relationships. When Hilly's German grandmother, HeidiGran, moves in after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, secrets from her past begin to surface. As Hilly navigates these revelations, she faces racism and prejudice firsthand when a friend is targeted by a senseless attack. As Hilly struggles to cope with the truth about her family's past, she also experiences first love and learns valuable lessons about empathy and understanding. This thought-provoking novel delves into the recurring prejudices that affect every generation, offering a poignant exploration of the human experience. With sensitivity and nuance, Linda Newbery weaves together themes of identity, community, and the power of shared stories to heal and connect us.