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‘A simply told, bitter-sweet story, with a powerful poetic message’ – Jacqueline Wilson
Nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019 and the IBBY Honour List 2020. A novel for all ages about a young girl losing her sight, inspired by the author’s own life story. For fans of Wonder, The Little Prince and The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly
Mafalda is a nine-year-old girl who knows one thing: some time in the next six months her sight will fail completely.
Can Mafalda find a way through a seemingly dark future and still go to school, play football and look after her beloved cat? With the help of her family, and her friends, Mafalda needs to discover the things that will be important to her when her sight has failed.
A moving, empowering tale of courage and determination that will inspire young and old.
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A simply told, bitter-sweet story, with a powerful poetic message
Jacqueline Wilson
This beautiful book is a must-read for any family that has recently received a diagnosis of sight loss. It's a modern-day fable that will help adults and children, friends and family understand and come to terms with life-changing health issues
Connect Radio – Red Szell
Must Read
Saturday Express Magazine
A captivating, wise and highly visual children's novel
Observer Magazine
No matter what age, readers are bound to tear up at this beautifully written novel… Whether you are looking for a book to read together, something to recommend to a child, or a short novel that offers a unique perspective, Mafalda's story will stay with you long after you have finished reading it
Happiful Magazine
| Weight | 0.148 kg |
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| Dimensions | 197 × 130 × 14 cm |
