A huge thank you to The Write Reads for my spot and copy of this Middle Grade wonder book. And I am so sorry that this was delayed in being posted.
Blurb:
Two very different lives. One shared hope for a brighter future. No time to waste. The flood is coming…
Eleven-year-old Norah Day lives in temporary accommodation, relies on foodbanks for dinner, and doesn’t have a mum. But she’s happy enough, as she has a dad, a pet mouse, a pet spider, and a whole zoo of rescued local wildlife to care for.
Eleven-year-old Adam Sinclair lives with his parents in a nice house with a big garden, a private tutor, and everything he could ever want.
When a nest of baby birds brings them together, Norah and Adam discover they’re not so different after all. Can Norah help Adam find his confidence again? Can Adam help Norah solve the mystery of her missing mother? And can their teamwork save their zoo of rescued animals from the rising flood?
My thoughts:
I read Norahs Ark in just two days despite a cracking concussion 🤣 it drew me in and kept me focused on the lives of Norah and Adam. Two characters who will keep a special place in my head. The building of their friendship felt very real and I can see Norahs Ark being a popular read with children. Of course the animals involved are a big pull too including the funny Bingo.
I loved how the story didn’t shy away from tougher issues such as alcoholism, homelessness, parents fighting and cancer but they have been done in a sensitive way for this age group. The split chapters made the this feel like a speedy read.
Rating: This just has to be a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 home run again for the amazing Victoria Williamson who’s books we love in this house.
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