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One

Sarah Crossan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens

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Summary

WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2016 
 
WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2016 
 
WINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016 
 
WINNER OF THE CLIPPA POETRY AWARD 2016 
 
Grace and Tippi don't like being stared and sneered at, but they're used to it. They're conjoined twins - united in blood and bone.  
 
What they want is to be looked at in turn, like they truly are two people. They want real friends. And what about love? 
 
But a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead for Tippi and Grace. One that could change their lives more than they ever asked for... 
 
This moving and beautifully crafted novel about identity, sisterhood and love ultimately asks one question: what does it mean to want and have a soulmate?  
 
The ONE book you have to read this summer! Incredibly moving and extraordinarily crafted, it explores the unbreakable bond and love between sisters. Winner of The CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2016.
Available since: 08/26/2016.
Print length: 448 pages.

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