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Recommended by: Natalie Whitehill
Contact: @miniteach1
Author: Claire Keegan
Form: Short Novel
Length: 116
Brief synopsis: Beautifully written. Set in 1980s Ireland in the shadow of the Magdalen laundries and is focused on a journey of self discovery by the protagonist Furlong. He finds out about his own past whilst facing tough decisions.
Age recommendation and challenging content: Year 10 and above. Triggers may include loss of a child, adoption.
Notable reasons for recommending this book: Just a lovely example of a short novel. Settings and emotions of main character.
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2022