Away with Words
Away with Words by Sophie Cameron, published by Little Tiger Press Group in 2023, is a unique exploration of communication set in a fantastical world where words manifest physically when spoken. The story follows Gala and her father, Jordi, who relocate from Cataluña to Scotland to live with Jordi’s boyfriend, Ryan. Struggling with the language barrier and feeling isolated, Gala’s journey takes a turn when she befriends Natalie, a girl with selective mutism. Together, they navigate their new environment and discover creative ways to express themselves.
Readers will find a thoughtful narrative that delves into themes of friendship, social challenges, and the power of words. As Gala and Natalie collect discarded words to craft supportive poems for their classmates, they face unexpected challenges when someone begins to misuse this method for negativity. This edition, comprising 201 pages in English, invites readers to reflect on the significance of communication and the bonds formed through shared experiences, making it a relevant read for those interested in juvenile fiction that touches on social themes and personal growth.
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Set in a world where words appear physically when people speak, AWAY WITH WORDS explores the importance of communication and being there for those we love.
Gala and her dad, Jordi, have just moved from home in Cataluña to a town in Scotland, to live with Jordi’s boyfriend Ryan. Gala doesn’t speak much English, and feels lost, lonely and unable to be her usual funny self. Until she befriends Natalie, a girl with selective mutism. The two girls find their own ways to communicate, which includes collecting other people’s discarded words. They use the words to write anonymous supportive poems for their classmates, but then someone begins leaving nasty messages using the same method – and the girls are blamed. Gala has finally started adapting to her new life in Scotland and is determined to find the culprit. Can she and Natalie show the school who they really are?
An intriguing, thoughtful and lyrical exploration of how we express ourselves, for fans of Katya Balen, A POCKETFUL OF STARS and Lisa Thompson.
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