Home Girl
Home Girl by Alex Wheatle, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited in 2019, is a poignant exploration of life in the care system through the eyes of Naomi, a teenage girl navigating her uncertain circumstances. This edition spans 282 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a modern narrative that addresses the complexities of growing up without a stable home.
In Home Girl, readers will find a story that highlights the challenges faced by children in the care system, emphasizing themes of family, social issues, and self-reliance. Naomi’s journey is marked by humor and tragedy as she confronts the realities of being treated as a pawn in a larger game. The book delves into social topics such as poverty and homelessness, providing insight into the emotional landscape of its young protagonist.
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This isn’t my home. Haven’t had a proper home since…This is just somewhere I’ll be resting my bones for a week and maybe a bit. This time next year you’ll forget who I am. I haven’t got a diddly where I’ll be by then. But I’m used to it’ New from the winner of the Guardian Children’s Book Award: Home Girl is the story of Naomi, a teenage girl growing up fast (far too fast) in the care system. It is a wholly modern story which sheds a much needed light on what can be an unsettling life – and the consequences that can follow when children are treated like pawns on a family chessboard. Home Girl is fast-paced and funny, tender, tragic and full of courage. It is award-winning author Alex Wheatle’s most moving and personal novel to date.
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