Name: Artichoke hearts
Short summary: Artichoke Hearts by Sita Brahmachari is a coming-of-age novel about Mira, a twelve-year-old girl growing up in London. As she deals with friendship, family, and her changing feelings, Mira also learns about her Indian heritage and the experiences of older generations. When her grandmother becomes seriously ill, Mira begins to understand more about love, loss, and the importance of family. The novel explores growing up, identity, friendship, and how memories connect different generations.
Main character (s): Mira, Jide, Nanna Josie, Pat print, Millie
Book rating: 100/100 i can not explain how much i loved this book it was so heart touching.
Extra info
Genre: Coming-of-age novel
Recommended age: 10-14
Favourite chapter: Friday 20 May – I love the way Mira and Jide were teasing each other in a loving, playful way.
