Sarah Crossan

WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2016 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2016 WINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016 Grace and Tippi don't like being stared and sneered at, but they're used to it. They're conjoined twins - united in blood and bone. What they want is to be looked at in turn, like they truly are two people. They want real friends. And what about love? But a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead for Tippi and Grace. One that could change their lives more than they ever asked for...This moving and beautifully crafted novel about identity, sisterhood and love ultimately asks one question: what does it mean to want and have a soulmate? The ONE book you have to read this summer! The phenomenal new novel from Carnegie-shortlisted author Sarah Crossan; incredibly moving and extraordinarily crafted, it explores the unbreakable bond and love between sisters. Shortlisted for The CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2016

For Anna Haugh cooking is in her bones and sharing in her nature A born and bred Dubliner Anna was raised on her mum s Irish home cooking In this her debut cookbook she shares 85 recipes that are as straight forward as they are delicious such as Braised beef cheeks with sweet potato and basil crush Dad s fish pie from Howth vegan pulled pork and Guinness chocolate cake Knowing full well the reality of juggling busy family life with work Anna includes mouth watering recipes that are easy to prepare for weeknight dinner without using every pot and pan in the house such as Mammy s shepherd s pie with forked spuds baby gem and chicken taco night lentil bolognaise coconut cod curry and Anna s Tuesday night stir fry And for when you have some time and want to push the boat out there s a celebration roast or the duck breast and potato waffle with a mushroom and black garlic puree or even Aunty Ann s show stopping carrot cake For all their heartiness the recipes in this book taste incredible and look stunning all because Anna shares her tricks of the trade to level up flavour and bring casual elegance to simple home cooking

Poignant, powerful, just perfect' - Cathy Cassidy'This poetic novel is sheer perfection ... I loved it' - Irish Examiner'A compellingly beautiful, utterly seductive debut novel . Do not miss it' - The Scotsman_______________Sarah Crossan's exquisite debut novel explores first love, friendship and quiet courage. It will leave you sad, happy and wanting more.Sometimes I want to tear off my clothesAnd show them I'm the sameUnderneath -Maybe better.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2017 SHORTLISTED FOR THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CLiPPA AWARD 2018 'Devastating ... Any reader with a heart will weep buckets' Sunday Times Book of the Week They think I hurt someone. But I didn't. You hear? Cos people are gonna be telling you all kinds of lies. I need you to know the truth. Joe hasn't seen his brother for ten years, and it's for the most brutal of reasons

Escrita en verso libre, Sarah Crossan cuenta la conmovedora historia de unas hermanas gemelas muy unidas. Una historia acerca de los vínculos inquebrantables, la esperanza, la perdida y el amor. Tippi y Grace. Grace y Tippi. Para ellas, es normal llevar la misma falda. Cada una de estas dos chicas de dieciseis años tiene su propia cabeza, su propio corazon y dos brazos, pero en el vientre se unen. Y viven felices, sin querer arriesgarse a la peligrosa cirugia de separacion.Pero el cuerpo de las chicas parece tener vida propia y marca sus propios tempos. Y Grace no quiere admitirlo. Tampoco Tippi. ¿Durante cuanto tiempo mas podran esconder la verdad? ¿Como poder enfrentarse a la eleccion mas dificil de sus vidas? Una preciosa y delicada historia sobre lo que nos hace humanas.La critica ha dicho..."Es un libro precioso, una novela que todo joven deberia leer."Obsesion por la lectura

Una de las autoras literarias de novela juvenil más galardonadas. Finalista del Premio Carnegie, del Irish BookAward 2015 y del Guardian's Children's Book 2016. Una novela que cura corazones destrozados. Cuando la madre de Apple regresa despues de once años de ausencia, Apple se siente feliz de nuevo, y por fin puede tener respuesta a la pregunta que la ha acompañado durante tanto tiempo: ¿por que te fuiste? Ahora tendra a alguien que entiende de verdad que significa ser adolescente, a diferencia de Nana, quien parece no comprenderla. Pero del mismo modo que la noche en la que su madre la abandono, el regresoa casa de esta se acaba convirtiendo en algo agridulce, y Apple se preguntara de nuevo quien esta realmente cuidando de quien. Una historia llena de emociones, que te hara reir y llorar.La critica ha dicho..."Incluye poesia y creo que es algo que esta genial. Totalmente recomendado."Chococrispis "Narra una historia muy real y habitual en nuestro dia a dia."Erase un libro "Genial intensidad narrada con las palabras justas en esta novela que os recomiendo sinceramente."Fantasymundo"Es una preciosa historia llena de esperanza que me