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In the bustling streets of contemporary Glasgow, 12‑year‑old Fiona O'Connell navigates the chaos of a growing family—her older brother is often away, while her twin sisters Mona and Rona keep her on her toes with their energetic line‑dance routines. Fiona finds solace in reading, sketching, and a budding friendship with Jaz, a Sikh boy at school. When her mother is unexpectedly hospitalized for her fifth pregnancy and never returns, Fiona confronts grief in a way that feels both timeless and distinctly modern. The story explores the emotional shifts that come with loss and the evolving dynamics of a sibling‑led household in an urban Scottish setting.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Donovan, Anne (Fiction writer)
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