Artichoke Hearts

Sita Brahmachari

Jan 2011 · Pan Macmillan

About this ebook

Winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, Artichoke Hearts by Sita Brahmachari is an incredibly insightful, honest novel exploring the delicate balance, and often injustice, of life and death - but at its heart is a celebration of friendship, culture, and life.

Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic and outspoken family where it’s not always easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of those around her, and also starts to keep some of her own. She is drawn to mysterious Jide, a boy who is clearly hiding a troubled past and has grown hardened layers - like those of an artichoke – around his heart. As Mira is experiencing grief for the first time, she is also discovering the wondrous and often mystical world around her.

Ratings and reviews

Its ok but after the half way margin its keeps reppeating the same story line which is quite boring. But may be more interesting for other readers.

This book is amazing I read it in English at school and love it!😍 I think it reflects what 11-12 year old girls are really like😁

I have read it before and i have it at home but.. I really like this book it is interesting at parts. :-)

About the author

Sita Brahmachari was born in Derby in 1966, to an Indian doctor from Kolkata and an English nurse from the Lake District. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Arts Education. Her many projects and writing commissions have been produced in theatres, universities, schools and community groups throughout Britain and America. Artichoke Hearts was her first novel for children. Sita lives and works in North London with her husband, three children and a temperamental cat.