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A classic war story from the award-winning author of Goodnight, Mister Tom. A Spoonful of Jam will truly capture your heart and mind. The war is over but Elsie is still fighting her own battles., She's bullied because she's the only scholarship pupil at the grammar school, and she has an awkward relationship with her father as he struggles to assume a normal life after fighting in the war. But when she begins working at the local theatre, Elsie discovers she can escape . ., . A Spoonful of Jam is the second of The Hollis Family books, following Cuckoo in the Nest. Michelle Magorian takes a lens to post-war Britain, revealing its prejudices, its quirks and its warmth., The perfect read for everyone who loved The Book Thief or Carrie's War. "The book is a treat. A masterly work." Philip Pullman, Guardian., Michelle Magorian is the best-selling author of numerous award-winning stories for children, including A Spoonful of Jam, A Little Love Song, and Cuckoo in the Nest and Just Henry. Her extensive list of awards includes the Costa Prize and the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. Michelle has worked in theatre, television and films and has an established reputation as a comedienne, performing in plays and musicals.
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By the author of Goodnight Mr Tom, this is a heart-warming story of a young girl growing up in the immediate post-war era. For Elsie, though, the fighting isn't over. Not only does she have to cope with the indifference of her father, himself adjusting to family life after the war, she also has to run the gauntlet of a vicious bully and cope with being a scholarship girl at the local grammar school. Through her work with the local repertory theatre, Elsie's confidence slowly grows and she finds herself able to confront all her demons.
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This is the rich and dramatic story of a young girl who manages to overcome many obstacles in her attempts to lead a normal life. Michelle Magorian's great strength is her ability to understand both the vulnerabilities and the strengths of her characters, and to imbue even the most distressing events with elements of humour and warmth. --Philippa Reece
"The book is a treat . . . A masterly work." Philip Pullman, "Guardian""
"A heartwarming look at tough issues; give the Hollis kids to fans of the Penderwick and Casson families." --School Library Journal, 2/1/2016
"The book is a treat . . . A masterly work." --Philip Pullman, Guardian
"A heartwarming look at tough issues; give the Hollis kids to fans of the Penderwick and Casson families." --School Library Journal, 2/1/2016
"The book is a treat . . . A masterly work." --Philip Pullman, Guardian
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- PublisherEgmont Books Ltd
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1405277017
- ISBN 13 9781405277013
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages352
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