Description
Book SynopsisDarby loves summer on her family's strawberry farm - but is the weather about to turn?
A UK nomination for IBBY's List of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities 2019
Darby is twelve and has Down's syndrome. Her favourite things are music, chocolate, and her big sister Kaydee. It's nearly time for the annual chocolate hunt, the highlight of Darby's year, but Kaydee has brought a friend home for the weekend. Suddenly both the chocolate hunt and her favourite person are in danger of slipping away... and to make things worse, the family's strawberry farm is hit by a tornado.
When the storm clears, what will be left? And can Darby mend what's been broken when nobody will listen to her?
A warm, thoughtful and empathetic novel from acclaimed author Jo Cotterill.
Trade ReviewA short read but one I enjoyed very much * Echoes in an Empty Room *
A touching and moving story * Parents In Touch *
Thought-provoking, immaculately researched and with a big, warm heart, this is a story as delicate and delicious as a bowl of freshly-picked strawberries. * Lancashire Evening Post *
I'm really impressed and will be seeking out more of Cotterill's books. Darby is a warm loving person who I loved reading about, and honestly I'd read a whole series about her. * Little Huxtales *
A lovely, warm story about being different, in many different ways. * The Bookbag *
This is a book with a real heart - as well as strawberries and chocolate. What's not to like? * Awfully Big Reviews *
Jo Cotterill has created an empathic, insightful, humane and sensitive story * INIS Reading Guide *
