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Book SynopsisA girl travels the path to her future in this powerful coming-of-age collection. Exploring relationships, deep feelings and the comfort of words, we follow her as she grows up – determined to find the freedom to be herself.
This is an outstanding young teen collection by a poet at the height of her powers, with striking graphic illustrations by Milo Hartnoll.
Trade Review"A teenage girl travels the path to her future in a coming-of-age collection aimed at younger teenagers. Truthful, deeply perceptive and understanding, say the publishers."
-- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
“Superb…These poems are stirring, demonstrating a life of hope and disappointment, rejection and opportunity… Bookwagon loves this thoughtful, rousing book. We recommend Hey, Girl! to readers and those who love them.”
* BookWagon *
“I’ve always liked Rooney’s work for its spareness and lack of gush…Is she a children’s poet? I prefer to think of her as a poet whose work can speak to children and young adults, but can also be fully appreciated on its own terms by readers of any age.”
* Achuka Book of the Day *
"An inspired and important collection. Girls will find themselves in the pages, which will help them to find themselves in life. Rachel Rooney is a very skilled poet, this is evident throughout, but so is her heart for girls who face challenges. Excellent stuff."
-- Coral Rumble, poet
"Another wonderful collection from Rachel Rooney with fab illustrations from Milo Hartnoll. Diverse beautifully written poems for older children and teens."
-- Sue Hardy Dawson, poet
“Poems for young teens - thought-provoking, poem-provoking poems exploring what it means to be human and evolving an identity. Vivid, lyrical, witty, deeply-felt.” – Chrissie Gittins, poet, via Twitter
-- Chrissie Gittins, poet * via Twitter *
"Imbued with insight, warmth, encouragement & reassurance, this special collection should be in the hands of teenage girls everywhere."
* Books for Keeps 5-star review *
