A poignant story about the magic of reading and friendship
Jo Cotterill has had twenty three books and plays published for children and young people. She has been writing since 2004 and has also been a professional actor, musician and English teacher. She lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and two daughters and in her spare time enjoys crafts and writing music. Her latest book, Looking at the Stars, has been nominated for the Carnegie and longlisted for the Oxfordshire Book Award and the UKLA Book Award.
Beautifully written tale of dealing with grief through the magic of
reading and friendship. Laden with literary references- especially
Anne of Green Gables-and a very pretty cover too.
*The Bookseller*
This was one of those books where after finishing I just had to sit
quietly for a little while, to process everything that I had just
read and to emotionally detach from the characters. It is a really
wonderful story, and I heartily recommend it
*The Bookbag*
A Library of Lemons is a positive tale about loss, hope, and the
power of friendship (...) it is a very sweet, heartwarming story,
and I am sure that my 10 year old self would have LOVED this
book
*famousinjapan.co.uk*
Cotterill handles a difficult subject with care and tact, offering
hope without getting sentimental
*irishtimes.com*
A seductive story of the fragility and strength of human
relationships, and the power of books
*Scotsman.com*
Library of Lemons by Jo Cotterill is a moving and very poignant
story about grief but balanced with the magic of reading and
friendship looking at not only how to cope but how to learn and
develop. Sensitively told and an important read.
*Armadillo Magazine*
A gorgeously written and profound story about books, grief and
friendship. Perfect for 10 year olds who've devoured all the
Jacqueline Wilson books and need to move on.
*The Guardian (Review)*
A Library of Lemons is a heartfelt and magical story about the
power of books and friendship. I completely lost myself in the
pages of this warm and engaging book (...) A Library of Lemons is
thoroughly heart-warming and beautifully told (...)Jo Cotterill's
writing is very profound and beneath the emotional surface of this
inspired novel are many layers of hopefulness and glimmers of
positivity (...)What a delightful little novel
*Reviewed the Book Blog*
Believable, memorable, charming and moving, fans of Jacqueline
Wilson's domestic dramas will enjoy this bittersweet story of a
family finding their feet in the next chapter of their lives
*booktrust.org*
This is a warm-hearted story with a suitably happy resolution that
would appeal to young readers who have discovered those favourites
from the past What Katy Did, Heidi, Anne of Green Gables - all of
which are cited. Recommended for all those KS2 readers who do not
want magic but do want a slice of life
*Books For Keeps*
This book is absolutely spot on. Jo Cotterill is a very talented
author
*National Geographic Kids Magazine*
Desperately sad, but funny too, this is one of those stories that
helps with difficult discussions about grief and depression, and
yet it is also just an extremely good story, perfect for budding
bookworms
*The Bookbag*
A Library of Lemons is a challenging story which explores the
difficult issues of single parent families brought about by thte
death of a life partner and mother, of the different ways people
deal with such tragedy and of the aspects of child caring including
social care involvement. It is an absorbing book and ends with hope
brought about by a mutual love of writing stories
*The School Librarian*
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