The Pieces of Ourselves

Maggie Harcourt

Age: 12+

RRP  A$19.99

The Pieces of Ourselves

Age 12+

RRP  A$19.99

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A gorgeous YA romance following one girl diagnosed with bipolar II as she finds herself falling in love - told with heart, humour and authenticity, this is a YA Silver Linings Playbook.

Flora "doesn't do people", not since the Incident that led to her leaving school midway through her GCSEs. The Incident that led to her being diagnosed with bipolar II. The Incident that left her in pieces.

Until Hal arrives. He's researching a story about a missing World War I soldier, and he wants Flora's help. Flora used to love history before the Incident, but spending so much time with Hal is her worst nightmare.

Yet as they begin to piece together the life of the missing soldier, a life of lost love, secrets and lies, Flora finds a piece of herself falling for Hal.

Extent:
384 pages
Dimensions:
198.6 x 136.4mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781474940696
Lexile:
690L
Key Stage:
KS3, KS4
Publication Date:
April 2020
Work Reference:
04702
Maggie Harcourt
Maggie Harcourt was born and raised in Wales, where she grew up telling stories. She now lives just outside Bath, and spends most of her time trying to convince her family that she knows what she's doing - but she's still telling stories. Maggie is the author of four books for young adults; The Last Summer of Us, Unconventional, Theatrical and The Pieces of Ourselves.

Find out more about Maggie Harcourt

Shortlisted

Sheffield Children's Book Award 2021

Harcourt treats mental illness with sensitivity, careful to offer hope for her readers while also being realistic about the still-pervasive stigma.

Irish Times

[A] heartfelt journey of romance, history and mental health.

The School Librarian

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