{"product_id":"if-everyone-knew-every-plant-and-tree-9781481914253","title":"If Everyone Knew Every Plant And Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Julia C. Johnston\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Family Life - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e***#1 BESTSELLER*** YA\/crossover novel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e2018 Mslexia Novel Award Longlist \u003cbr\u003e2015 KINDLE BOOK AWARDS Shortlist \u003cbr\u003e2015 BRIDPORT FIRST NOVEL AWARD Longlist\u003cbr\u003e 2015 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An accomplished, touching debut featuring moving insights into the mind of a sensitive teenage boy. Johnston takes readers on a rich emotional journey in this contemporary YA tale... she masterfully conveys both the inner angst and deflective banter of a struggling adolescent boy, which is by turns humorous and heartbreaking.\u003c\/i\u003e\" KIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What a lovely book this is! Julia Johnston has written a sweet, sad, funny, honest story of Oliver, his family and friends... tender and heart-breaking. Johnston has a wonderful insight into the heart, mind and feelings of a 15 year old boy.\u003c\/i\u003e\" WRITERS' DIGEST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The day it all began, it felt like lightning had hit our house...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOllie is drowning. No one notices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOliver Campbell, fourteen, fanciful and funny in equal measure, struggles to unravel the knots of emotion when his little sister, Lily, falls gravely ill with a mysterious disease. Irritating and puzzling to his two older half-brothers, neglected by his self-absorbed mum and dad, and unfalleninlovewith by Poppy Teasdale, he longs to be something more than invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuirky Kamal doesn't think it's weird that Ollie, his best friend, is fascinated by words and plants; he knows what it's like to be different and to be bullied; he coaches him on love, and how to clinch his dream-girl; he tickles him with his high-falutin language and aspirations; he impresses him with his fortitude despite a tragic past; he is there when his life takes a terrible turn; he is loyal to the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOllie's two special people throw him life jackets, but will they be enough to save him?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eI was stunned by this book\" \"One of the most intelligent books I have ever read\" \"Unputdownable powerful book\" \"For a debut book, this is as good as it gets\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of those very rare and special books that delivers on all levels\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a beautifully written, tender and touching story that made me laugh and cry\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I am reeling from the power of this book... Really great writing and very very funny\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Johnston creates a much richer character than the average literary teenager.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Poignant, clever, excellent characterisation, sad and yet still funny\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It was an emotional roller coaster of a ride but in a good way\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ollie is the new \"Adrian Mole\" but with so many more dimensions\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Intelligence, charm, quirky language, culture, poetry, wit and perhaps overall, compassion, comes out from every page\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the best book I have read this year. I couldn't put it down\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Julia has an unusual style of writing which is full of energy and humour\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Perception, observation and I gather empathy are clearly high on her list, this mixed with a knack for expression and good old solid story telling\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Julia has written a beautiful, funny and thought-provoking book that will appeal to readers from 12-80!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Julia writes with an appealing, amusing and intelligent voice that keeps you turning the pages late into the night\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAUTHOR VIDEO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I've always been fascinated by language-the poetry, the music of it.\" \"Big family-six kids-I'm number four.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat led to Julia's writing career?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick on 'Visit Amazon's Julia C Johnston Page' below to instantly watch the author talking about her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee video footage of Julia as a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll up and grab a copy today!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45496389599383,"sku":"9781481914253","price":1130.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781481914253.webp?v=1767447094","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/if-everyone-knew-every-plant-and-tree-9781481914253","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}