My Box-Shaped Heart
Rachael Lucas
Ages 12 to 16
17 May 2018
9781509839582Synopsis
My Box-Shaped Heart is a powerful story of an unlikely friendship from Rachael Lucas, author of The State of Grace.
Holly's mum is a hoarder, and she is fed up with being picked on at school for being weird . . . and having the wrong clothes . . . and sticking out. All she wants is to be invisible. She loves swimming, because in the water everyone is the same.
Ed goes to the swimming pool because everything else in his life has changed. In his old life he had money; was on the swim team; knew who he was and what he wanted. In his old life his dad hit his mum.
Holly is swimming in one direction and Ed's swimming in the other. As their worlds collide they find a window into each other's lives - and learn how to meet in the middle.
a fun, lighthearted, quick romance read. That deals with mental health too.Ellie in Book Heaven
So vivid that the characters stayed with you long after the last page. Every character was completely true to life, the scenarios so easily recognisable. Not afraid to touch on difficult subjects - but done in a way that wove them naturally into the story. Highly recommendCari Rosen, Gransnet
A powerful, romantic and life-affirming story which tackles tricky social issues and left me feeling totally inspired.Cathy Bramley
