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Shine

By Kate Maryon

Adjectives

heartfelt engaging thought-provoking

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Tiff adores her glamorous mum, Carla, who often brings home dazzling new items. However, Carla doesn't buy these things—she steals them. When Carla is caught and imprisoned, Tiff is sent to live with her estranged family on the remote island of Sark. Initially, Tiff finds the island dull, but she soon discovers the warmth and honesty of the islanders. As her mum's release approaches, Tiff worries about how their reunion will affect her newfound sense of belonging.

About the author

Kate Maryon is a British author who loves writing stories about friendship, family, and adventure. She is best known for her popular books like 'Shine', 'Glitter', and 'A Sea of Stars'. Kate hopes her books inspire young readers to be kind, brave, and to always believe in themselves.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2011

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