A beautiful story about friendship, change and moving past your fears.
A new girl has moved to town, Clara's best friend isn't speaking to her, and she can't remember what happened last summer. As the new summer's events unfold, Clara will learn about friendship, herself, and moving on from dark events of the past.
Getten explores the complexity of friendship, of arguing with those you love, but still valuing them more than anything, in a way that feels completely real and absorbing. Friends are everything when you are Clara's age, and When Life Gives You Mangoes reflects this throughout. Clara also has to learn about making new friends and opening yourself up to new people, in way that will feel real and relatable to everyone who reads.
Sycamore is a hot, vivid setting which will will add some much-needed summer to your autumn. This close knit community is almost a character in its own right. The story celebrates the importance of community, of coming together, forgiveness, and moving on.
I've struggled to write this review as I wanted to keep it spoiler free - When Life Gives You Mangoes has a really, really, really good twist that had made me want to start the entire story all over again.
It is a special, lovely story that I would recommend without hesitation.
Thank you so much Pushkin Children's Books for sending me an advanced copy to review via NetGalley.
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