Written with sensitivity, humour and a lightness of touch, HEART-SHAPED is a
companion to Siobhan Parkinsons highly-acclaimed novel, BRUISED for fans of
Meg Rosoff, Aidan Chambers and David Levithan.

Annie makes a startling discovery one day and everything changes. She fears
for the safety of her boyfriend Jonno, who has vanished, knowing he is in
desperate trouble. Feeling alone, she clings to her dad, her only parent, but
he cant fill in all the gaps in the puzzle that is Annies life. Nor can her
best friend. To do that, Annie has to look into her past and understand who her
mother was, what happened to her and why.

So the truth behind Jonnos disappearance which is the story in BRUISED
becomes a mirror for whats happening in Annies own life. The reader is
desperate for him to come back, so that Annie can fully fit the pieces of her
existence back together.

Review
The central voice is extremely engaging. (Bookseller)

The characterisation is sharp and strong, the settings very skilfully etched,
the storyline compelling (Robert Dunbar)

A richness and complexity. (INIS)

very difficult to put down. The reader is drawn in and needs to know how it
ends. (Carousel)

Believable and heart-rending story. (Independent on Sunday)

**** (Books For Keeps)

Excellent extremely moving. (Scottish Daily Record)

Parkinson writes with a light and witty touch, making Heart Shaped a
captivating read. (Manchester Evening News)

The strength of the novel lies in Parkinsons ability to balance seriousness
of theme with entertaining moments clever stuff. (Irish Times)

The full picture of love, death and everything in-between a touching story.
(Daily Post)

Will suit young teen readers bridging the gap between the domestic dramas of
Jacqueline Wilson and the grittier world of young adult books. (Booktrust)

A good book for lower KS3, with lots to think about and a very strong
underlying story. (School Librarian)

Contemporary Dublin provides the setting for the engaging story of a young
teenager and her efforts to recover from her nightmares. (Irish Times)

A searing story of love and loss, and a gripping piece of detective work from
the former Irish Childrens Laureate.