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My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

By: Annabel Pitcher
Narrated by: David Tennant
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Ten-year-old Jamie Matthews has just moved to the Lake District with his dad and his teenage sister, Jasmine, for a 'Fresh New Start'. Five years ago his sister's twin, Rose, was blown up by a terrorist bomb. His parents are wrecked by their grief. Jasmine turns to piercing, pink hair and stops eating. The family falls apart. But Jamie hasn't cried in all that time. To him Rose is just a distant memory.

Jamie is far more interested in his cat, Roger, his birthday Spiderman T-shirt, and in keeping his new friend Sunya a secret from his dad. And in his deep longing and unshakeable belief that his mum will come back to the family she walked out on months ago.

When he sees a TV advert for a talent show, he feels certain that this will change everything and bring them all back together once and for all.

Read by David Tennant

(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd©2011 Annabel Pitcher Family & Relationships Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Funny Feel-Good Heartfelt Inspiring Witty Substance abuse
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An emotional ride through a young boy's eyes, read with feeling. Thought provoking while combating the lump in the throat. The amusing interludes helped immensly. A great listen.

A funny yet moving exprience

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A very good listen. Moving and honest. It felt real and a lot was said in matters that were hinted at but not explicitly explored.

Moving and thought provoking

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Probably one of the best books I have listened to from Audible. Its quality of writing, as well as superbly narrated by David Tennant, makes compelling listening.
It is a great mix of characters that each have so many issues to deal with, yet seem to struggle through each day with the odds stacked against them. To some it may seem very emotional, but I would describe it as "happy sad".
100% recommended.

Keep a tissue handy . . . .

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from the first 10 mins i was hooked. i loved this book from start to finish, it had me laughing out loud and sobbing at some parts, david tennants voice was just right too. although it was easy listening, and nothing earth shattering in the literary world, at the end it really had me thinking about grief and still brings a tear to my eye when i tell friends about it. its simply a lovely book to read or listen too.

laughed and cried all the way through it

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This is one of my favourite books and is equally enchanting and touching with subsequent listens. It is the story of how a family comes to terms with a tragedy, told through the eyes of a 10 year old. David Tennant reads it brilliantly and captures the thoughts and feelings of 10 year old Jamie perfectly. The book is written for children, but I think it is equally enjoyable as an adult book.

Beautiful

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