Monday 4 March 2013

STORME - NEW HIGHLY-RATED NOVEL!


Storme

by Bel Ravenne

This is the story of two girls; ordinary, but with their own individual traits. Every girl has to express her individuality some way, and these two are no exception.



Maria is not afraid of growing up; she’s only concerned with how she’ll make her mother proud of her achievements. Born in a village in North Bedfordshire, she has a dream of going to university and perhaps write a book, but struggles with autism. 

Storme – Stephanie – at 18 has her own struggle; she’s trying to break away from an upbringing in a North London estate, an upbringing that no girl should ever experience. Her guardian Ella is far from an ideal foster mother. 

These two very different girls, from very different backgrounds, are brought together at university, but with their unusual friendship comes great shock and tragedy. Will a strong bond help Storme and Maria face a world that is often against them? Storme is a revealing and honest dramatisation of what today’s young people have to face. 

In Bel Ravenne’s debut novel, the reader will be able to emphasise with both of the girls in some way and will be drawn quickly into this gripping story. Storme is unique in its narrative style; the story is split between a third-person account of Stephanie’s life and first-person journal entries by Maria. Will these two girls grow increasingly able to face realities in this difficult and demanding world? Storme will appeal to female teen readers aged 13-18. Bel has mainly been inspired by Jacqueline Wilson.


LATEST REVIEWS!


5.0 out of 5 stars A good tale well told. 21 Feb 2013
By Paul G Perry
Format:Paperback
This is a good tale told with sensitivity. It captures the concerns of young people as they embark on their first moves into the adult world. The issues and themes that it covers will resonate with many young adults. I look forward to reading more from this young author.

5.0 out of 5 stars New Author Bel Ravenne Stormes into the lead 21 Feb 2013
By Mr. V. W. Gaskell
Format:Paperback
A fantastic read. Though I'm a male in my 40's, not quite the target reader, I immediately got into the book and the main characters were very well rounded out, and one could immediately sympathize with them. It's an innovative narrative style with the diary entries and the story telling which manages to capture one's attention and fill you in on the background without you realising it. Even in her first book, Bel shows great command of the art of story telling. Highly recommended. While nominally aimed at teen fiction age group, I think it makes a great read for all ages.


1 comment:

  1. Hi there. I am a new follower through GFC from bookblogs. The review of this book piqued my interest. I will need to put this on my wish list.

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