Artichoke Hearts
Sita Brahmachari
Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic and outspoken family where it’s not always easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie’s health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of those around her, and also starts to keep some of her own. She is drawn to mysterious Jide, a boy who is clearly hiding a troubled past and has grown hardened layers – like those of an artichoke – around his heart. As Mira is experiencing grief for the first time, she is also discovering the wondrous and often mystical world around her.
An incredibly insightful, honest novel exploring the delicate balance, and often injustice, of life and death – but at its heart is a celebration of friendship, culture – and life. Winner of the 2011 Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize.Reviews
I really liked this book.I read it quicker than I thought I would as I was into the book so much.It is about a girl who just turned twelve years old.She writes about what happens to her in a month of her life.This book contains of both happy and sad moments.This book is mostly based on family and some friends.I felt like this book could have been a bit longer but it was still a great book.My favourite character is Nana Josie.Even though she was going through hard times ,she didn’t get too emotional and was happy that she was with her family.She is the person who loves everything to be special and decorative(she loves art).I would recommend this book for people who are over eleven or twelve.Overall,it was such a fantastic book and I rate it a five stars.
Anonymous 18.08.2021
A fiction book. Awesome book, definitely recommend
Anonymous 02.08.2018
