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Quiet Storm

Kimberly Whittam

Age: 9+

RRP  £7.99

Quiet Storm

By: Kimberly Whittam

Age 9+

RRP  £7.99

"A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering." Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs

No matter how quiet it is, you've got a voice, Storm. You should use it to speak up for yourself.

Storm has never liked to stand out from the crowd, but ever since she started Year 7, her life has been full of people telling her she needs to speak up, make friends and be more like her popular big brother.

Then Storm breaks a school record, and finds herself the new star of the athletics team. But as she's thrust into the spotlight, her home life and friendships start spiralling out of control, and it's time for Quiet Storm to show that she has something to say.

A tender, empowering novel about family, friendship and finding confidence in who you are.

Details
Extent:
272 pages
Dimensions:
198 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781803708065
Accelerated Reader Book Level:
5.2
Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
Middle years (MY)
Key Stage:
KS2
Publication Date:
June 2023
Work Reference:
8773
Author
Kimberly Whittam
Kimberly has a degree in English with Linguistics and a Masters degree in Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. She currently works in secondary education and is passionate about giving young people in Manchester space on the bookshelf.

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Awards

Winner

Warwickshire Secondary Book Award 2025

Shortlisted

The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2024

Shortlisted

Salford Children's Book Award 2025

Longlisted

The UKLA Book Awards 2025

Nominated

Read for Empathy Collection 2024

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Press
A tender 10+ novel about the challenges of shyness in the bold world of school.

The Guardian

I loved the book, and the quiet strong hero will really appeal to children about to start Year 7

Cressida Cowell, former Waterstones Children's Laureate

A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering.

Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs

I loved Quiet Storm! Kimberly has captured exactly how I felt at that age. I'm so happy for all those quiet children who will finally feel more powerful and see their place in the world.

Clare Weze, author of The Lightning Catcher

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