The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown
Ages 9 to 11
Paperback
01 June 2023Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
Inspired by award-winning author Elizabeth Laird's own childhood growing up in post-war London, The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown is a classic coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of The Skylarks' War and I Capture the Castle.
Charity Brown’s life is about to change – her family have been left a huge, rambling house by a mysterious benefactor, and her parents want to...
Details
01 June 2023352 pages
9781529075656Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
Elizabeth's writing is beautifully accessible, her characters are vivid and authentic. I loved Charity's voice; as I reader, I felt very close to her, experiencing the big changes in her life, and in herself, as she grows and learns more about the world outside her religious family. It's beautifully done.Julia Green
The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown surprised and fascinated and delighted me, evoking so completely such a recently vanished world. I loved so many things about it: the family setting, the welcoming multicultural house and the growing up of Charity from ill child to funny, confident young person.Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War
This family story is unusual and a delight to read – funny, caring, warm, and unerringly in touch with the anguish of adolescence.Berlie Doherty
a total pleasure, written with affection as well as art and never for a moment outstaying its welcome. Now something of a veteran children’s author herself, Elizabeth Laird has once again come up with something truly rather special.Nick Tucker, Books for Keeps
