Tall Story
Tall Story by Candy Gourlay, published by David Fickling in 2011, is a juvenile fiction novel that follows the journey of Andi, a girl with many wishes. She dreams of playing on her school basketball team, having her own bedroom, and most importantly, reuniting with her long-lost half-brother, Bernardo, who she hopes will come to live in London. As Andi eagerly awaits Bernardo’s arrival from the Philippines, she imagines him to be tall and equally passionate about basketball, but when he arrives, he turns out to be a giant, leading to unexpected challenges.
In this engaging narrative, readers will find a blend of humor and quirkiness as Gourlay delves into the complexities of sibling relationships and the cultural differences that arise when two worlds collide. The story captures Andi’s hopes and anxieties while exploring themes of family and belonging. With 295 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of identity and connection, making it a relatable read for young audiences navigating their own wishes and dreams.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Be careful what you wish for . . . Andi is short. And she has lots of wishes. She wishes she could play on the school basketball team, she wishes for her own bedroom, but most of all she wishes that her long lost half brother, Bernardo, could come and live in London, where he belongs. Then Andi’s biggest wish comes true and she’s minutes away from becoming someone’s little sister. As she waits anxiously for Bernardo to arrive from the Philippines, she hopes he’ll turn out to be tall and just as mad as she is about basketball. When he finally arrives, he’s tall all right. But he’s not just tall … he’s a GIANT. In a novel packed with humour and quirkiness, Gourlay explores a touching sibling relationship and the clash of two very different cultures.”
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