Quiet Storm
By (Author) Kimberly Whittam
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
20th September 2023
8th June 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation
823.92
Paperback
272
Width 130mm, Height 198mm, Spine 17mm
232g
"A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering." Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsNo matter how quiet it is, you've got a voice, Storm. You should use it to speak up for yourself.Storm has never liked to stand out from the crowd, but ever since she started Year 7, her life has been full of people telling her she needs to speak up, make friends and be more like her popular big brother.Then Storm breaks a school record, and finds herself the new star of the athletics team. But as she's thrust into the spotlight, her home life and friendships start spiralling out of control, and it's time for Quiet Storm to show that she has something to say. A tender, empowering novel about family, friendship and finding confidence in who you are.
A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering. * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *
I loved Quiet Storm! Kimberly has captured exactly how I felt at that age. I'm so happy for all those quiet children who will finally feel more powerful and see their place in the world. * Clare Weze, author of The Lightning Catcher *
Kimberly has a degree in English with Linguistics and a Masters degree in Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. She currently works in secondary education and is passionate about giving young people in Manchester space on the bookshelf.