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When It's Your Turn For Midnight

When It's Your Turn For Midnight


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The Spectator BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS 2024 Five Books BEST NEW BOOKS FOR TEENS 2024 'Wars never end, they just change location.' An exceptional, thought-provoking YA novel about sisterhood, trauma and the fighting spirit of women, from Zimbabwean author, Blessing Musariri. When her Mama drops a bombshell, Chiante's world shatters. In Zimbabwe, bloodlines matter, so when Chiante discovers her Baba is not the man she thought he was, she flees. Seeking refuge in a secluded corner of Mutare with her feisty, stylish grandmother, Chiante finds solace in a sisterhood forged by bonds of war. This close-knit community of elders and ex-combatants are living their best lives: singing, dancing, drinking and running a successful fashion-upcycling business. But at the heart of their carefully-built world are secrets no one can give voice to. As Chiante pieces together the puzzle of her family's past, she wrestles with how sorrow seeps down the generations, and how hope survives all, obliging us to step up and live life to the full.

About the Author :
Blessing Musariri is an award-winning author of short stories, children's stories, radio and screenplays, and contemporary adult fiction. Her work has also been published by the Guardian, Granta, and Poetry International. Blessing lives in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Review :
This book is propelled both by Musariri's vibrant and compelling characters and her unfailingly beautiful prose... equal parts funny, emotional and reflective in its exploration of family, trauma, coping and the power of communication A thoughtful, lyrical novel, with a particularly welcome look at the world beyond the Global North This absorbing, layered YA novel is funny, charming and packs a hefty emotional punch Extraordinary This empowering and modern YA novel addresses themes of family, resilience and intergenerational trauma with sparkling prose and unforgettable characters. Highly recommended. A love letter to the courage of women and a powerful and thought-provoking tale about family A luscious read... There is excitement and mystery as Chiante begins to piece together a history which is hers and not hers. It is also a story of generational trauma, familial love and co-dependency and how everyone has to find their own way, but they need the support of others to do it [A] beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of family bonds, both biological and found An exquisite read A beautifully written exploration of family tensions and intergenerational relationships set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe's legacy of war and colonialism... Blessing Musariri's stunning and engaging prose style [makes] it a perfect choice of class reader for Year 8 or 9.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781035902552
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Apollo
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1035902559
  • Publisher Date: 07 Nov 2024
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 256


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