Listening for Lucca
Listening for Lucca by Suzanne LaFleur, published by Puffin in 2014, is a 240-page work in English that intertwines elements of family dynamics and sibling relationships. The story follows Siena, who discovers a connection to her brother Lucca, who has not spoken for over a year. As the family moves to a new home, Siena encounters a ghostly mystery that may hold the key to breaking Lucca’s silence, blending themes of magic and the past.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the complexities of family and the bonds between siblings. Siena’s journey is marked by her ability to perceive what others cannot, as she collects remnants of the past and uncovers secrets that may help her brother. The book delves into the emotional landscape of childhood and the challenges of communication within families, making it a thoughtful read for those interested in juvenile fiction.
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Listening for Lucca by Suzanne LaFleur is perfect for 9+ girls who love Jacqueline Wilson.
Summer on the beach a sprinkling of magic and a ghostly mystery of the past intertwine in an irresistible and compelling story from the author of the acclaimed Love Aubrey.
‘We’re moving to your house – the one from your dream’.
Siena sees what isn’t there; collects what’s left behind.
‘Lucca led me to his room and then just stood in the middle waiting for me to notice something’.
Her brother Lucca hasn’t spoken for over a year.
The doctors think he needs a fresh start that’s why her family left Brooklyn. But their new home feels hauntingly familiar – and when Siena finds an old pen the story she writes is not her own . . .
Can the secrets of the past help Siena break her brother’s silence?
Praise for Suzanne LaFleur:
‘Funny moving and beautifully constructed’ – Independent on Sunday
‘A warm and inspiring tale about friendship and families with real substance and style’ – Sunday Times
‘LaFleur’s writing is a delight’ – Daily Mail
‘The best book I have read all year . . . I loved it’ – Cathy Cassidy
”This insighful delicate tale …. offers an enticing blend of history mystery and family’ Publishers Weekly
‘Mysterious and engaging this is another wonderful outing from the author of Love Aubrey’ – Booklist
About the author:
At a young age Suzanne LaFleur fell in love with stories and writes to help children do the same. Suzanne works with children in New York and Boston.
Also available by Suzanne La Fleur:
Love Aubrey
Eight Keys.
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