If Everyone Knew Every Plant And Tree

If Everyone Knew Every Plant And Tree

<h2>**#1 BEST SELLER** YA/crossover novel</h2><h2><br />2015 Kindle Book Awards Shortlist<br />2015 Bridport First Novel Award Longlist<br />2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist<br /></h2><h3><i><p>An accomplished, touching debut featuring moving insights into the mind of a sensitive teenage boy. Johnston takes readers on a rich emotional journey in this contemporary YA tale… she masterfully conveys both the inner angst and deflective banter of a struggling adolescent boy, which is by turns humorous and heartbreaking. KIRKUS REVIEWS </p></i><p><i>What a lovely book this is! Julia Johnston has written a sweet, sad, funny, honest story of Oliver, his family and friends… tender and heart-breaking. Johnston has a wonderful insight into the heart, mind and feelings of a 15 year old boy. WRITERS' DIGEST</i></p></h3><p>"The day it all began, it felt like lightning had hit our house..."</p><p>Ollie is drowning. No one notices.</p><p> </p><p>Oliver Campbell, fourteen, fanciful and funny in equal measure, struggles to unravel the knots of emotion when his little sister, Lily, falls gravely ill with a mysterious disease. Irritating and puzzling to his two older half-brothers, neglected by his self-absorbed mum and dad, and unfalleninlovewith by Poppy Teasdale, he longs to be something more than invisible. </p><p>Quirky Kamal doesn’t think it’s weird that Ollie, his best friend, is fascinated by words and plants; he knows what it’s like to be different and to be bullied; he coaches him on love, and how to clinch his dream-girl; he tickles him with his high-falutin language and aspirations; he impresses him with his fortitude despite a tragic past; he is there when his life takes a terrible turn; he is loyal to the end. </p><p>Ollie’s two special people throw him life jackets, but will they be enough to save him?</p><p></p><h2>˃˃˃ What people are saying... </h2><h3><i><br /> "I was stunned by this book" "One of the most intelligent books I have ever read" "Unputdownable powerful book" "For a debut book, this is as good as it gets" </i></h3><i><i><p>"One of those very rare and special books that delivers on all levels"</p><p>"This is a beautifully written, tender and touching story that made me laugh and cry"</p><p>"I am reeling from the power of this book... Really great writing and very very funny"</p><p>"Poignant, clever, excellent characterisation, sad and yet still funny"</p><p>"It was an emotional roller coaster of a ride but in a good way"</p><p>"Ollie is the new "Adrian Mole" but with so many more dimensions" </p><p>"Intelligence, charm, quirky language, culture, poetry, wit and perhaps overall, compassion, comes out from every page"</p><p>"This is the best book I have read this year. I couldn't put it down"</p><p>"Julia has an unusual style of writing which is full of energy and humour"</p><p>"Perception, observation and I gather empathy are clearly high on her list, this mixed with a knack for expression and good old solid story telling"</p><p>"Julia has written a beautiful, funny and thought-provoking book that will appeal to readers from 12-80!"</p><p>"Julia writes with an appealing, amusing and intelligent voice that keeps you turning the pages late into the night"</p><p></p><p></p><h2>˃˃˃ New Author Video </h2> <br /><h3><i> "I've always been fascinated by language-the poetry, the music of it." "Big family-six kids-I'm number four."</i></h3><p>What led to Julia's writing career? </p><p>Click on 'Visit Amazon's Julia C Johnston Page' below to instantly watch the author talking about her life.</p><p>See video footage of Julia as a child.</p><p></p><h2>Scroll up and grab a copy today.</h2></i></i>