My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

De: Annabel Pitcher

Narrado por: David Tennant

Ten-year-old Jamie Matthews has just moved to the Lake District with his Dad and his teenage sister, Jasmine for a 'Fresh New Start'. Five years ago his sister's twin, Rose, was blown up by a terrorist bomb. His parents are wrecked by their grief, Jasmine turns to piercing, pink hair and stops eating. The family falls apart. But Jamie hasn't cried in all that time. To him Rose is just a distant memory. Jamie is far more interested in his cat, Roger, his birthday Spiderman T-shirt, and in keeping his new friend Sunya a secret from his dad. And in his deep longing and unshakeable belief that his Mum will come back to the family she walked out on months ago. When he sees a TV advert for a talent show, he feels certain that this will change everything and bring them all back together once and for all.

2013, Brandord Boase Award, Winner

©2011 Annabel Pitcher (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Ltd

This story is important

I have to listen to this book every year around christmas. It never gets old. Family matters and even more friendship matters so get together, be tolerant, be kind.

Wow

Would you consider the audio edition of My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, but I can't imagine a better experience than hearing David Tennant reading this book

What did you like best about this story?

The stroy itself was profound and insightful. The eyes of a ten year old boy offer new insights into grief, racism and family struggles

What about David Tennant’s performance did you like?

He captured the heart and soul of the 10 year old boy, I loved it

Amazing

An absolutely wonderful, touching story. The characters and emotions are terribly real and you are completely drawn into their world. David Tennant reads beautifully, more subdued than for other books, embodying the heartbreak and joy in this family's life.

Touching story

I loved this book. It shows how the impact of grief and loss affects the entire family.

A GOOD LISTEN

Would you consider the audio edition of My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version.

Would you recommend My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece to your friends? Why or why not?

YES.

What does David Tennant bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

An excellent interpretation of the characters by David Tennant - he brings each character to life.

Any additional comments?

I recommend David Tennant as an excellent narrator for stories suited to his particular type of presentation..