Broken
Age 14+
General Fiction
A novel that blends, mystery, family life and the subconcious into an interesting story.
Zara is broken. She’s in a coma, trapped in the world of her subconscious. A world of painful memories, distant voices and dark secrets. Secrets she has to unlock. Her life depends on it.
Creators
Elizabeth Pulford was born in Hamilton, Canada, but was brought up in New Zealand from the age of two. She began writing in her early 40s. Since then her publications have included articles, poetry, short stories in newspapers, magazines and on the radio. Many of her adult short stories have won national competitions. Her children’s books range from early readers through to YA novels - two of which have been finalists for the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults. Elizabeth has always loved books. In fact some of her best friends are books and she couldn’t imagine life without them. Her previous titles with Walker Books are Castlecliff & the Fossil Princess, Blackthorn, Blackthorn’s Betrayal and Tussock, which is a finalist in the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, Junior Fiction category, 2011. For more information about the author, please visit her website: http://www.elizabethpulford.co.nz/
Angus Gomes is a freelance illustrator based in Auckland, New Zealand. He was born in Bombay, India, and lived there until he was 10, before moving to New Zealand. He studied a Bachelor of Design for 4 years, majoring in Visual Communication, and immediately started work as a graphic designer after graduating. He has an interest in fashion, illustration, people, food and animals. Broken is his first title with Walker Books.
Reviews
Suitable for teen readers, Broken is an intriguing read.
Aussie Reviews
… this book is intensely powerful, incredibly emotional, extremely creative, and strangely poetic.
goodreads
Excellent writing, complex and clever storytelling and engaging characters and plot make this highly recommended for secondary readers.
Magpies Magazine
A compelling story of grief, guilt, and recovery.
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