Book : Yours Truly - Pitcher, Annabel

-Titulo Original : Yours Truly

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Little, Brown Books For Young Readers

-Descripcion Original:

Previously published under the title Ketchup CloudsDear Mr. S. Harris, Ignore the blob of red in the top left corner. Its jam, not blood, though I dont think I need to tell you the difference. It wasnt your wifes jam the police found on your shoe. I know what its like. Mine wasnt a woman. Mine was a boy. And I killed him three months ago exactly.Zoe has an unconventional pen pal -- Mr. Stuart Harris, a Texas Death Row inmate and convicted murderer. But thats okay, because Zoe has an unconventional story to tell. A story about how she fell for two boys, betrayed one of them, and killed the other. Hidden away in her backyard shed in the middle of the night with a jam sandwich in one hand and a pen in the other, Zoe gives voice to her heart and her fears after months of silence. Mr. Harris may never respond to Zoes letters, but at least somebody will know her story -- somebody who knows what its like to kill the person you love. Only through her unusual confession can Zoe hope to atone for her mistakes that have torn lives apart, and work to put her own life back together again. Rising literary star Annabel Pitcher pens a captivating second novel, rich with her distinctive balance between humor and heart. Annabel explores the themes of first love, guilt, and grief, introducing a character with a witty voice and true emotional resonance. Review Praise for Yours Truly, formerly titled Ketchup Clouds:Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young AdultWinner of the Waterstones Childrens Book PrizeA YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick* Its not just suspense that drives this epistolary page-turner, but Zoes authentic emotional responses and unyielding wit...[Yours Truly] shows just how easy it is to make mistakes and how hard love can be. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)* By turns heartbreaking and hilarious... Zoes voice is witty and introspective as she explores issues relating to family, grief, and love. Booklist (starred review)* Zoes introspective and surprisingly humorous voice will strike a chord with readers as they dwell on the space between guilt and innocence. Publishers Weekly (starred review)Zoes original mind, turns of phrase, and sprightly narrative style give her story quick, light momentum and moments of lyricism...Sharp, articulate perceptions and a measure of suspense-as well as a lively thread of wit and humor-make this a very engaging read. The Horn BookPraise for My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece:* [A] striking debut. Realistic, gritty, and uplifting. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)* Straddles that fine line between funny and tragic... As a study of griefs collateral damage, it deals with the topic realistically without losing sight of hope. Booklist (starred review)* In this powerfully honest, quirkily humorous debut novel...Pitcher tackles grief, prejudice, religion, bullying, and familial instability. Publishers Weekly (starred review)* Compelling and believable...by turns heartbreaking and hysterically funny... This is an important book that could be used in classes and book-discussion groups. Dont let it fall through the cracks. School Library Journal (starred review) About the Author Annabel Pitcher is the award-winning author of My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece and Yours Truly. She graduated from Oxford University with a degree in English Literature. She lives in Yorkshire, England, with her husband, son, and dog.