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A new middle-grade verse novel from award-winning author Meg Grehan
A loving story about gender identity, family, and the magic of books.
"We are a family
Perfectly formed
We are honest and open and ourselves
We are together together together
We are made of love"
Annie loves helping out in her moms' bookshop. But she knows something is troubling her older sibling, and her moms are worried too. Even the bookshop is upset.
'This brave, kind novel in verse explores gender identity in an original way. ' – Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
'There is much for every reader to enjoy in this celebration of the wonders of bookshops and family love.' – The Echo
'What a tender jewel of a book ... The Lonely Book was a balm and a blessing.' – Deirdre Sullivan, author of Savage Her Reply
'A beautifully immersive, magical and timely tale of family, gender identity – and the importance of a good book! I binged Meg Grehan's The Lonely Book in one sitting, it's the perfect warm and love-filled escape for bookworms of all ages, especially those who've always believed in the magic of bookstores.' – Aislinn O'Loughlin, author of Big Bad Me
'I love this. I adore the language, the idea ... I'm definitely going to be recommending this one highly!' –
'Simply breathtaking.' – Karla Bookish Life, 5 star review
Description
A new middle-grade verse novel from award-winning author Meg Grehan
A loving story about gender identity, family, and the magic of books.
"We are a family
Perfectly formed
We are honest and open and ourselves
We are together together together
We are made of love"
Annie loves helping out in her moms' bookshop. But she knows something is troubling her older sibling, and her moms are worried too. Even the bookshop is upset.
Praise
'This brave, kind novel in verse explores gender identity in an original way. ' – Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
'There is much for every reader to enjoy in this celebration of the wonders of bookshops and family love.' – The Echo
'What a tender jewel of a book ... The Lonely Book was a balm and a blessing.' – Deirdre Sullivan, author of Savage Her Reply
'A beautifully immersive, magical and timely tale of family, gender identity – and the importance of a good book! I binged Meg Grehan's The Lonely Book in one sitting, it's the perfect warm and love-filled escape for bookworms of all ages, especially those who've always believed in the magic of bookstores.' – Aislinn O'Loughlin, author of Big Bad Me
'I love this. I adore the language, the idea ... I'm definitely going to be recommending this one highly!' –
'Simply breathtaking.' – Karla Bookish Life, 5 star review