Sisterland

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Sisterland

Author: Linda Newbery
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Publisher: David Fickling Books
Following the success of The Shell House, Linda Newbery again demonstrates her brilliance at weaving thought-provoking subjects into a wholly satisfying and sensitively drawn novel. Hilly's German grandmother, HeidiGran, comes to live with her family after she gets Alzheimer's disease; but as her mind becomes more muddled, secrets buried in her past start to emerge. Why does HeidiGran keep talking about a girl called Rachel? And why does she make racist remarks about Hilly's friend, Reuben? As Hilly struggles to cope with revelations about her family's past, she encounters racism and prejudice for herself when a friend becomes the victim of a mindless attack; she also falls in love for the first time. This is a wonderfully evocative novel exploring the recurring prejudices that affect every generation.

If I had the choice - know, or not to know - I'd have to chose knowing. It must always be better to know, mustn't it? When Heidigran comes to live with the Craig family, her granddaughter Hilly finds that events buried in the past can deeply affect the present. As Hiedigran becomes increasingly ill and confused, secrets are unveiled which threaten to rock the stability of the whole family. What impact will revelations of her wartime experiences have on Hilly's sense of identity?

A provocative and compassionate portrayal of family history, ethnicity and the legacy of the past. Not suitable for younger readers.

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Hilly's grandmother contracts Alzheimer's disease, and her family is turned upside down by revelations that emerge from her memories of life during the Second World War.

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