Sparrows A Novel (expanded Edition) |
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| Author:
| Betit, Rose |
| ISBN: | 979-8-5192-4017-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2021 |
| Publisher: | Independently Published
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.99 |
Book Description:
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2022 American Fiction Awards
- Winner: Coming-of-Age Category
- Finalist: General Fiction
- Finalist: Women's Fiction
2022 Eric Hoffer Book Awards
- Finalist: First Horizon
- Finalist: Grand Prize
- Honorable Mention: General Fiction
Get ready for all the feels!
Take a journey through the innermost thoughts and emotions of young Isabelle, the...
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2022 American Fiction Awards
- Winner: Coming-of-Age Category
- Finalist: General Fiction
- Finalist: Women's Fiction
2022 Eric Hoffer Book Awards
- Finalist: First Horizon
- Finalist: Grand Prize
- Honorable Mention: General Fiction
Get ready for all the feels!
Take a journey through the innermost thoughts and emotions of young Isabelle, the main protagonist of Sparrows. This character-driven, stream of consciousness novel provides an intimate look inside Isabelle's head, as she struggles to make sense of the world around her. Filled with timeless truths and written like a memoir, Sparrows is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set in 1970s Georgia.
As Isabelle navigates through poverty, copes with violence, and witnesses racial injustice, she forms a deep bond with Evelyn, a girl from across the driveway in the public housing complex where they live. Their friendship becomes Isabelle's lifeline, providing hope and humor in an often cruel world. But when tragedy strikes, Isabelle's journey takes a heart-wrenching turn, forcing her to confront her deepest fears and find the strength to carry on.
Sparrows is a poignant and uplifting story of resilience, exploring the power of friendship to overcome even the toughest obstacles. With its immersive narrative style and raw emotional depth, this novel is sure to leave a lasting impact on readers long after the final page is turned.
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Content Advisory
Sparrows is a semi-autobiographical work of fiction that touches on sensitive and potentially triggering themes, including racism, violence, child abuse, and allusions to sexual assault. Readers are advised to approach this book with caution as some scenes may be disturbing.