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Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking and at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into her life, Kasienka learns that there might be more than one way for her to stay afloat. The Weight of Water is a startlingly original piece of fiction; most simply a brilliant coming of age story, it also tackles the alienation experienced by many young immigrants. Moving, unsentimental and utterly page-turning, we meet and share the experiences of a remarkable girl who shows us how quiet courage prevails.
| ISBN | 1408823004 | | Pages | 240 | | ISBN13 | 9781408823002
(What's this?) | | Published in | London | | Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | | Height (mm) | 160 | | Imprint | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | | Width (mm) | 111 | | Format | Hardback | | Academic level | Children (6-12) | | Publication date | 05 Jan 2012 | | Interest age | From 9 To 11 | | DEWEY | 823.92 | | Reading age | From 9 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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Poignant, powerful, just perfect Cathy Cassidy Succinct, with a gentle lyricism, the poems are telling about immigration, prejudice, self-delusion, families and first love, on the way to a life-changing conclusion Sunday Times 'Book of the Week' This poetic novel is sheer perfection - for adults as well as for teenagers. Being in Kasienka's head, the reader gains a new understanding of how alienation feels. I loved it Irish Examiner This is a unique and compelling read with sharp observations of human behaviour as Kasienka goes on a journey of discovery, encountering bullying and first love while trying to fit into a new life. Written in a unique poetic style that is at times humorous and often deeply moving The Bookseller, 'Bookseller's Choice'  Be the first to write a customer review
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