How can you hate someone in the present and love them in the
past?
Nominated for the Carnegie CILIP Medal 2018
Shortlisted for the Lancashire Libraries Book of the Year 2018
Queen of Teen 2014 Juno Dawson is the multi award-winning author of
dark teen thrillers Hollow Pike, Cruel Summer, Say Her Name and
Under My Skin, written under the name James Dawson. In 2015, she
released her first contemporary romance, All of the Above. Her
first non-fiction book, Being a Boy, tackled puberty, sex and
relationships, and a follow-up for young LGBT people, This Book Is
Gay, came out in 2014.
Juno is a regular contributor to Attitude, GT, Glamour and the
Guardian and has contributed to news items concerning sexuality,
identity, literature and education on BBC Woman's Hour, Front Row,
This Morning and Newsnight. She is a School Role Model for the
charity Stonewall, and also works with charity First Story to visit
schools serving low-income communities. Juno's titles have received
rave reviews and her books have been translated into more than ten
languages.
In 2015, Juno announced her transition to become a woman, having
lived thus far as the male author James Dawson. She writes full
time and lives in Brighton. Follow Juno on Twitter: @junodawson or
on Facebook at Juno Dawson Books.
Beautiful, moving and witty
*Cecilia Ahern, author of P.S. I Love You*
Completely captivating and full of emotion
*Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal*
Witty, intriguing and heartwarming
*Non Pratt, author of Trouble*
Dawson deftly intertwines stories from two generations to make an
immensely readable whole...Dawson's understanding of adolescence
and her attention to the details of different periods bring both
protagonists stories sharply into focus and provide a satisfying
emotional core, while a large cast and a busy plot drive the story
along at a cracking pace.
*Julia Eccleshare in The Observer*
A family drama set in the not-so-far-away 1990s leadsto profound
insights into our relationship with history when Fliss illicitly
readsher grandmother Margot's Second World War diaries. Margot was
once much likeher granddaughter: a bright, bossy, fashion-conscious
young Londoner adjustingto life in rural Wales after a catastrophe
. . . An account of Margot'spersonal losses make the wartime death
toll real to Fliss, while the wise butspiky grandparent finds it
easier to build bridges on paper than in person
*Guardian*
Is one of those stories that makes you feel special, like the
author is sharing a secret with you. I would highly recommend this
story to YA readers but also to historical fiction readers.
Actually, scratch that. I highly recommend this story to everyone.
I finished this story a couple of weeks ago already and I still
find myself thinking about it constantly. A beautiful novel that
will move many hearts.
*Alba In Bookland*
Margot & Me is Juno Dawson's best book to date. It was emotional
and moving, I was sucked into the story and unable to put the book
down. I loved the diary entries, it felt like they truly
transported me back in time. It explored so many issues of the
time; the racism and homophobia, as well as the everyday struggles
of living during a time of war.
*Reviews from a Bookworm*
The perfect read for a Sunday afternoon
*100 Or Less*
A well paced novel with adventure, mystery, tension and above all,
love and hope.
*Armadillo Magazine*
Margot and Me is a book that should be read by the older
generation, as well as the Young Adult audience that it's intended
for. It'll open the eyes of those thinking teenagers are
superficial and moody and make the younger audience realise that
the older generation have experienced situations just like
themselves and that they were young once!
*A Book and Tea*
When I was done reading, I just sat there clutching the book. I was
tangled up in so many emotions, it took me a while to recover. It
was such an intense book that buried so many secrets, I felt
overwhelmed. That wasn't a bad thing, though. It means that Margot
& Me truly embodied complexities of family, love, life, and more.
The most poignant reminder I walked away with was this: We try so
hard to steel ourselves and be numb to our feelings, that we end up
forgetting what it means to feel anything at all.
*Word Revel*
There's depth to this book - I'm hesitant to spoil the story by
revealing the many layers but there's so much to enjoy in there and
think about. But be warned - this book is MOVING. I dissolved into
sobs at chapter 26 on public transport. You will definitely need
tissues. Juno Dawson's Margot And Me is a terrific, page-turning
book for senior school kids and beyond.
*My Book Corner*
Margot & Me is a heart-wrenching, poignant novel, and I can't
recommend it enough. If you enjoyed reading How Not to Disappear by
Clare Furniss or Wing Jones by Katherine Webber, you should add
Margot & Me to your TBR immediately.
*Written Word Worlds*
A brave and emotional novel covering topics such as family, love,
death, bullying and more. I read Margot & Me in one sitting during
a rainy day, and it was honestly the best book to curl up with. I
became completely sucked into Margot's story, a bit like Fliss!
With a few more bank holidays left this year, make sure to get your
hands on a copy of Margot & Me, block out all non-urgent life
commitments for a few hours and enjoy the journey you're taken
on.
*Famous in Japan*
From the very first page of Margot and Me I was hooked by the main
character, Fliss, and the smattering of nostalgic 90s references
and I knew that this would be a book I wouldn't be able to put
down. Sure enough I finished it in two epic sittings. In writing
Margot and Me Juno set out to write a book that you would read
curled up on the sofa, that would make you cry but leave you
feeling rosy inside - and I can tell you that Juno has most
definitely succeeded.
*Sarah's Chapter*
The people in both girls' lives are beautifully drawn and rounded,
and their friendships, loves and heartbreaks make for an engrossing
read. This is a wonderful book, suitable for readers of 12+, but it
will be enjoyed just as much by adults as younger readers. I cannot
recommend this book highly enough.
*Historical Novel Society*
Margot and Me had me laughing out loud (a rare feat) and ugly
sobbing by the end. I can tell that this is going to be one I'll be
rereading in the future, it was such a cosy read at the same time
as being heart-stabbingly emotional. Grab a mug of tea and a box of
tissues and you'll be all set to read my favourite release of 2017
so far.
*Sarah's chapter*
I highly enjoyed this read, not only did I laugh, I cried, I
cringed and overall LOVED this book. Margot was a fantastic
character because she wasn't your usual sweet and cuddly
grandmother stereotype. She was tough as nails and had a real grit
about her. Overall, I loved this book because of the heartbreak
involved and the beautiful relationships along with the hard and
negative ones. Another amazing book from the fabulous Juno Dawson,
long may she reign as a YA must-buy author.
*The BookMoo*
Another fantastic book by Juno Dawson! Highly recommended.
*Chrissi Reads*
'In equal parts hilarious and tearjerking, this beautiful coming of
age story set across generations is recommended to all lovers of
contemporary and historical fiction.'
*School Librarian Journal*
In equal parts hilarious and tearjerking, this beautiful coming of
age story set across generations is recommended to all lovers of
contemporary and historical fiction.
*School Librarian Journal*
Dawson is a marvellous storyteller, and the book is
unputdownable
*INIS Reading Guide*
Delightfully nostalgic
*Inis Reading Guide*
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