From reading it, id have thought linus had more influence towards audrey s journey to healing, being there for audrey 247 and handing out powerful lifeinspiring. Print as you go sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell inperson. Audreys character development in the book is phenomenal. Im so grateful to all of you for taking becky to your hearts, for following her adventures and having fun with. Finding audrey quotes showing of 62 i think what ive realized is, life is all about climbing up, slipping down, and picking yourself up again. Finding audrey was a great story revolving around a young girl, her mental health and her recovery. Long mountain scene by edited by catherine grossman blurb books.
Jun 16, 2015 the book was hilarious and sometimes trying to be hilarious, like watching a sitcom. The blurb of your book is the second thing a potential reader will look at. It only happens in the movies is a satiric, feminist look upon romance movies in a fictive way. Audrey is a teenage high school girl in 10th grade. Find audrey by artsy chick photography at blurb books. Its attractive and mysterious cover made me think of audrey hepburn but the truth is, i never really looked at it properly. But unfortunately the blurb for this book is very misleading. Holly bourne didnt have to go that far for us but she did and for that im forever thankful. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. The last step is to upload your book to blurb so that we can print it or create a digital version for you. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Audrey fourteen years old, is temporarily housebound due to the imposition of an anxiety disorder that has put brakes on the pedals.
I wanted to join the booksplosion liveshow that you can watch here you want. As i stare at it, i can feel little invisible strings,silently tugging me toward it. The title is the battle this girl is going through, for finding audrey will take a great deal of struggle and support. Jun 09, 2015 audrey, 14, is on a long, slow upswing from disabling anxiety disorders that resulted from the vicious abuse of bullies at school. Sarah, but when audrey meets linus, her brothers gaming teammate, she is energized. The mental health book club podcast enjoyed this book, becky gave it 3 and sydney gave it 4.
Finding audrey is a book about a 14yearold girl who deals with social anxiety and wears black sunglasses everywhere because she cant have any eye contact with nobody. This study guide consists of approximately 57 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of finding audrey. Apr 11, 2016 finding audrey is a book about a 14yearold girl who deals with social anxiety and wears black sunglasses everywhere because she cant have any eye contact with nobody. Audrey can talk through her fears with linus in a way she. Suddenly, finding her way back to he real world seems achievable. Initially, i was intrigued by the concept of a ya novel featuring an anxietystricken main character. I mean, its not a bad thing because that vibe is expected. And therefore, it is extremely inconvenient when aubreys. Charming tale takes on bullying with sweet, light touch. Finding audrey by sophie kinsella summary after facing a traumatic incident at school, fourteen year old audrey develops an anxiety disorder. I myself suffer a severe anxiety disorder so i was thrilled that there was a character that represented this overwhelmingly common affliction.
Buy finding audrey book online at best prices in india on. Finding audrey by sophie kinsella is the heartwarming tale of audrey turner, a fourteen year old whose life has been turned upsidedown by the onset of various anxiety disorders. The book was hilarious and sometimes trying to be hilarious, like watching a sitcom. Buy finding audrey book online at low prices in india. You understand more of audrey s mental state as the book progresses and how difficult it can be to try to heal. An anxiety disorder disrupts fourteenyearold audrey s daily life. From reading it, id have thought linus had more influence towards audreys journey to healing, being there for audrey 247 and handing out powerful lifeinspiring messages. Jun 09, 2015 finding audrey by sophie kinsella is the heartwarming tale of audrey turner, a fourteen year old whose life has been turned upsidedown by the onset of various anxiety disorders. They are not stored on blurbs site until you upload them for ordering. To find your book on the computer you created it with, open booksmart on that computer and you should see your book in the list under open a book or open book project.
She has been making slow but steady progress with dr. The above blurb does not make it justice, i promise. Apr 23, 2015 sophie kinsella, finding audrey finding audrey is one of those books that you finish feeling stunned. Sep 03, 2015 finding audrey by sophie kinsella published. Audrey wears dark glasses all the time, even in the house. Audrey is a lovely character who will make you laugh and cry in her story of mental illness. In this first issue of audreys magazine that includes 32 pages, theres ten poems, photography and art scattered t.
Nov 20, 2016 you understand more of audreys mental state as the book progresses and how difficult it can be to try to heal. An anxiety disorder disrupts fourteenyearold audreys daily life. All family members are fully fleshed out, from overly eager little felix to obsessive stayathome mom. Other peoples eyes are limitless and thats what scares me. Find long mountain scene by edited by catherine grossman at blurb books.
Im very excited to introduce my first ya novel, finding audrey. That emphasis on characters over shelf designation is part of what makes finding audrey so exciting. Throughout the book, audrey also visits her counsellor frequently and they have a very close relationship from this personal soul bearing. Finding audrey book by sophie kinsella thriftbooks. This knowing subversion is frustratingly absent from the novels denouement. Be prepared to laugh, cry, dream and hope with audrey as she learns that even when you feel you have lost yourself, love can still find you i loved this book so much. Parents need to know that sophie kinsellas finding audrey features a 14yearold protagonist suffering from anxiety and depression after being bullied at school. Note from sophie when i was writing the first shopaholic book i remember thinking. Random house childrens publishers uk finding audrey by sophie kinsella was a book that i remember seeing on the shelves numerous times.
Audrey is a teenage girl suffering from social anxiety disorder. I wanted to write a book with both pathos and comedy. June 9th 2015 by delacorte books for young readers length. She does not reveal full details, but she has recently been. Its just that its too much and i just want to know audrey more. Sell your book in the blurb bookstore, through amazon, or in the global retail network of over 38,000 retailers, libraries, and schools. The book i will not, physically can not, shut up about ever in my life. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know.
I did enjoy my time with this book, but i feel i did not enjoy it as much as my peers. Jun 10, 2017 finding audrey by sophie kinsella my rating. All books are stored locally on the computer you originally used to create the book. It deals with the stigma and symptoms of mental illness in a teenage world. Finding audrey 2015 by sophie kinsella an anxiety disorder disrupts fourteenyearold audreys daily life. Theres some swearing, especially from audrey s older brother, frank including fk and st. The title is the battle this girl is going through, for finding audrey will take a. Jun 12, 2015 finding audrey is a witty, hilarious and realistic look on a girl with severe anxiety disorder and depression, who will eventually find her way.
Jun 05, 2015 i wanted to write a book with both pathos and comedy. Aug 07, 2015 finding audrey was a great story revolving around a young girl, her mental health and her recovery. The story picked up on the quarter of the book, which im glad. Then her brothers friend linus stumbles into her life. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. You look someone straight in the eye and your whole soul can be sucked out in a nanosecond.
This is a heartwarming novel aimed at young adults. From reading it, id have thought linus had more influence towards audreys journey to healing, being there for audrey 247 and handing out powerful lifeinspiring. They are not stored on blurb s site until you upload them for ordering. She barely leaves the house, gets extremely uncomfortable talking to anyone outside of her family and counselor, and avoids eye contact with everyone except her four year old brother. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. Audrey, 14, is on a long, slow upswing from disabling anxiety disorders that resulted from the vicious abuse of bullies at school. This is a good spot for you to proofread your book page by page. She doesnt actually leave her house until she meets linus, a 16yearold boy who is friends with audreys brother frank. But unlike the title suggests, this isnt a book about the literal definition of finding audrey.
Audreys wacky family and cute new crush, linus, stand by her as she strives to recover. An emotionally engaging closer that fumbles in its final moments. As she started to focus on audreys story, it became clear she was writing a book aimed at young people who might be dealing with mental and emotional issues similar to audreys. This is an enlightening book, flooding with meaning. Audrey is a teenage girl attending high school in the united kingdom. Kinsella, a prolific british author best known for her shopaholic series of novels, has a light, comedic touch and does a remarkable job of character development in finding audrey. Audrey and linus strike up a romantic relationship, and she kisses him. I have had finding audrey on my radar for an immensely long time due to it being one of the only ya books ive found to deal with social anxiety, specifically, and while i was pleased with the mental health rep, i found the majority of the rest of the book to be lacking. Subject matter notwithstanding, humour is the dominant mood in this book. Listen to finding audrey audiobook by sophie kinsella. It revolves around audreys family and audrey herself. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal.
The authors name is large and at the top in yellow with an info blurb about kinsellas popular shopaholic series. When i heard that sophie was doing a ya book, i knew i had to read it right away. Parents can use this book to talk about bullying and about the benefits and liabilities of video game playing which audrey s parents and brother are trying to negotiate. I enjoyed the quirky family interactions and the cute romance, but most of all, i loved how it focused on the positive. With his friendly, orangeslice smile and his funny notes, he starts to entice audrey out again well. Grossman began to paint after her sixth child left home, and she painted for t. Though the book often has a funny, lighthearted tone, it imparts a lot of lessons, including what it feels like to suffer from panic attacks. I was so impressed that i was rendered speechless for a while, before excitedly reaching for. In this first issue of audreys magazine that includes 32 pages, theres ten poems, photography and art scattered throughout the pages, tips on songwriting for beginners, articles on happiness and finding it through dark times and navigating through the trials of becoming a young adult. I definitely recommend it to those looking for a new contemporary read. Well, i think like this but does anyone else think like this. Sarah, audrey begins to deal with her inability to make eye contactor even to leave the houseby crafting videos of her quirky, nearfarcical family, a nifty narrative device that especially shows off her twitchy mom. In this first issue of audrey s magazine that includes 32 pages, theres ten poems, photography and art scattered throughout the pages, tips on songwriting for beginners, articles on happiness and finding it through dark times and navigating through the trials of becoming a young adult. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should.
And mum just looked at me as if she wanted to laugh or maybe cry, and she said, but audrey, thats what life is. The blurb of your book is the second thing a potential reader will look at after the coverso take the time to get it right. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Finding audrey quotes by sophie kinsella goodreads. You wont be able to read this whole story since paid stories arent available in your country yet. She suffers from social and general anxiety and depression after being bullied by a large group of girls at her school.
Finding audrey is the new ya book released by proclaimed, chicklit author sophie kinsella. It was adorable and funny and sad all at the same time. We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you agree to. Finding audrey by sophie kinsella whispering stories.
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