The Million Pieces Of Neena Gill (shortlisted For The Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020)

By (author) Emma Smith-Barton; By (author) Smith-Barton, Emma
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*Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2020*
*Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2020*
*Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists'' Association Debut Romantic Novel Award 2020*

''Powerful, relatable and uplifting'' - Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks

How can I hold myself together, when everything around me is falling apart?

Neena''s always been a good girl - great grades, parent-approved friends and absolutely no boyfriends.

But ever since her brother Akash left her, she''s been slowly falling apart - and uncovering a new version of herself who is freer, but altogether more dangerous.

As her wild behaviour spirals more and more out of control, Neena''s grip on her sanity begins to weaken too.

And when her parents announce not one but two life-changing bombshells, she finally reaches breaking point.

But as Neena is about to discover, when your life falls apart, only love can piece you back together.

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Powerful, relatable and uplifting
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An honest, thought-provoking story about grief and mental health
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[P]owerful stuff . . . a refreshing and realistic spin on the average teen romance.
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Smith-Barton . . . writes powerfully about mental health, psychosis and growing up between cultures
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WOW! The Million Pieces Of Neena Gill is an authentic, compelling & touching portrayal of teenage Neena''s journey through the deterioration of her mental health
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This novel thoughtfully and sensitively portrays a teenage experience of psychosis, a mental illness rarely written about. A masterful piece of storytelling.
Biographical note
Emma Smith-Barton was born in South Wales to Pakistani parents, and growing up between cultures has heavily influenced her writing. Before writing, she taught in secondary schools and her adult short stories have appeared in various publications. The Million Pieces of Neena Gill is Emma''s first novel for young adults.
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A deeply moving and powerful #ownvoices story from a bold and exciting new voice in British young adult fiction.