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Storm

A tale of anger, loss, and self-discovery

Nicola Skinner author Flavia Sorrentino illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:4th Feb '21

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In Storm, Frances Frida Ripley awakens a century after her town's destruction, confronting new challenges and learning the true power of her anger.

In Storm, the narrative follows Frances Frida Ripley, a girl whose tempestuous birth sets the stage for her fiery personality. Born amidst a raging storm on a beach, Frances’s entrance into the world is anything but conventional. Her parents, unprepared with only a blanket, an easel, and some paint, soon realize they are ill-equipped for the challenges of raising a child with such a fierce spirit. This early chaos foreshadows a life filled with tumult and passion, as Frances grapples with her emotions and the world around her.

Tragedy strikes when Frances faces a freak natural disaster that obliterates her town, leading to her untimely demise. However, the story doesn’t end there. Awakening a century later, she finds herself in a new world filled with strange visitors who treat her home as a mere tourist attraction. The once vibrant landscape of her life is now a relic of the past, and Frances must confront not only her anger but also the reality of her existence in this altered timeline.

As she navigates her new reality, Frances discovers that her rage can be harnessed for more than just personal grievances. In Storm, readers witness her journey toward understanding that anger can be a powerful force for change. With new challenges on the horizon, including threats that go beyond mere tourists, Frances learns that sometimes, letting out the storm within is the only way to find peace and purpose.

‘Nicola Skinner is a uniquely brilliant voice in children's books; clever, funny and insightful.’ Anna James, author of Pages and Co.

‘Hugely inventive’ Independent

‘Funny, moving and surprising, told with real wisdom and heart’ Bookseller

‘Surprising and endearing’ Daily Mail

Praise for BLOOM:

‘A cracking debut… fresh and fun’ Times Children’s Book of the Week

‘Delightful… Humorous, original…’ Amanda Craig, New Statesman

‘A gorgeous debut… assured, funny, compelling’ Guardian

‘Original, surprising and wonderfully surreal’ The Bookseller

ISBN: 9780008295363

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 31mm

Weight: 370g

416 pages