How I Live Now
How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff is a poignant narrative published by Penguin Adult on June 30, 2005. This first edition spans 210 pages and is presented in English. The story follows fifteen-year-old Daisy, a New Yorker sent to the English countryside to stay with cousins she has never met, as war disrupts her life in London. Through her experiences, Daisy confronts the complexities of love and the upheaval of her world.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Daisy navigates her new environment, discovering the realities of family and relationships amidst the backdrop of conflict. The book explores themes of health and daily living, as well as the impact of war on young lives. With its focus on Daisy’s journey, How I Live Now presents a unique perspective on love and resilience in challenging circumstances.
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How I Live Now is an original and poignant book by Meg Rosoff
How I Live Now is the powerful and engaging story of Daisy, the precocious New Yorker and her English cousin Edmond, torn apart as war breaks out in London, from the multi award-winning Meg Rosoff. How I Live Now has been adapted for the big screen by Kevin Macdonald, starring Saoirse Ronan as Daisy and releases in 2013.
Fifteen-year-old Daisy thinks she knows all about love. Her mother died giving birth to her, and now her dad has sent her away for the summer, to live in the English countryside with cousins she’s never even met.
There she’ll discover what real love is: something violent, mysterious and wonderful. There her world will be turned upside down and a perfect summer will explode into a million bewildering pieces.
How will Daisy live then?
‘Fresh, honest, rude, funny. I put it down with tears on my face’ – Julie Myerson, Guardian
‘Assured, powerful, engaging . . . you will want to read everything that Rosoff is capable of writing’ – Observer
‘An unforgettable adventure’ – Sunday Times
Bestselling author Meg Rosoff has received great critical acclaim since the publication of her first novel How I Live Now (winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize). Her other novels, Just in Case (winner of the 2007 Carnegie Medal), The Bride’s Farewell and What I Was which was described by The Times as ‘Samuel Beckett on ecstasy’, are also available from Puffin. Follow Meg on Twitter @megrosoff.
Also by Meg Rosoff:
How I Live Now; Just In Case; What I Was; The Bride’s Farewell; There is No Dog
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