My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
England • 2010s
2011
YA
12-15 years
Super Short Summary
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher is a coming-of-age novel narrated by ten-year-old Jamie Mathews, who moves to the countryside with his teenage sister Jas and their alcoholic father after their mother leaves the family. Jamie grapples with his family's grief over his sister Rose's death in a terrorist bombing and his father's prejudice when he befriends a Muslim girl named Sunya at his new school.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
17,442 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher is a compelling exploration of grief, family, and resilience. Readers praised the emotional depth and strong character development, especially of the young protagonist. However, some felt the plot's predictability and certain stereotypical elements detracted from the overall impact.
Who Should Read My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece?
Readers who appreciate heartfelt, poignant narratives about family dynamics, trauma, and resilience will enjoy My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher. It's akin to A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness and Wonder by R.J. Palacio, blending emotional depth with a young protagonist's perspective.
17,442 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
England • 2010s
2011
YA
12-15 years
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