KS3 LRC Book Recommendation - Tender Earth by Sita Brahmachari
Longlisted for the Carnegie Book Awards 2019
A sharply observed and warm hearted story about change and transition in adolescence, Tender Earth also carries a powerful message to all young readers about tolerance, integration and the need to stand up for what you believe in.
Moving to secondary school coincides with big changes at home and Leila finds herself struggling with all the differences she now faces. Her best friend is striking out on her own; her new friend has secrets which Leila doesn’t know how to unlock. When Leila discovers her grandmother’s ‘Protest Book’, a listing of all the protests she attended, Leila decides it is time for her to get her own voice heard.
Leila’s coming of age experiences intelligently reflect today’s society while her gradual realisation of her own opportunities will inspire others.
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