The List of Real Things
On sale
29th March 2018
Price: £6.99
A poignant and big-hearted story about love, loss and believing in the magic of the imagination. The fourth novel from bestselling Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, following BACK TO BLACKBRICK, THE APPLE TART OF HOPE and A VERY GOOD CHANCE.
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 outlandish imagination spiral out of control. But the line between truth and fantasy is more complicated than it seems…
‘Completely beguiling, and funny and tender and wise, with a heart as big and deep as the sea’ – Piers Torday
‘Poignant’ – The Sunday Times
‘A sparkling tale … about loss, family and believing in magic’ – Sarah Webb writing for the Irish Independent
‘A book full of warmth, hope, and wonderfully unforgettable characters’ – Zana Fraillon, author of The Bone Sparrow
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 outlandish imagination spiral out of control. But the line between truth and fantasy is more complicated than it seems…
‘Completely beguiling, and funny and tender and wise, with a heart as big and deep as the sea’ – Piers Torday
‘Poignant’ – The Sunday Times
‘A sparkling tale … about loss, family and believing in magic’ – Sarah Webb writing for the Irish Independent
‘A book full of warmth, hope, and wonderfully unforgettable characters’ – Zana Fraillon, author of The Bone Sparrow
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Reviews
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
Perfect for floating away with on a summer's day
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.
A beautifully written story
A big-hearted novel about love, loyalty and friendship from a rising star
A moving and poignant tale about the redemptive power of friendship.
A book full of warmth, hope, and wonderfully unforgettable characters
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.
With unforgettable character and oozing love and hope, The List tackles grief and loss in childhood but in a novel way.
Completely beguiling, and funny and tender and wise, with a heart as big and deep as the sea