When Nora was very young, she used to see rainbow-coloured animals in the periphery of her vision. This is something that came to her like a dream, yet it wasn't a dream. Now, as she's somewhat older, she's starting to see the animals again. What they mean to her is a mystery. What she does know is that her mum is suffering, some days are good, some are bad and some are really bad. Her mum has PTSD, and Nora tries her best to keep things running as smooth as she can in a home that seems more and more unstable by the day. When she meets Kwame, she finds a kindred spirit, and together they seek out the mystery of the rainbow-coloured animals that Nora sees. This is a heartbreaking novel. It is also a novel full of hope, anyone who has lived with someone with PTSD will instantly connect to it. Anyone who has ever felt lost or uncomfortable in their own skin will also feel a connection. It takes look at denial, grief, sadness, hopelessness and helps you as a reader make sense of it. I loved it, essential reading for ages 10+.
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