The Trouble with Goats and Sheep
In a seemingly quiet 1976 suburb, ten-year-old Grace and her friend Tilly set out to solve the mystery of a missing neighbor. As they navigate the complexities of their tight-knit community, they uncover secrets that alter their perceptions of the adults around them. With a blend of humor and poignancy, the story explores themes of friendship, trust, and the struggles of growing up amidst social tensions. The narrative intertwines with the stories of the local goats and sheep, mirroring the human drama unfolding. Can Grace and Tilly untangle the webs of deceit before it’s too late?
By Joanna Cannon
Published: 2016
"Sometimes, we are so busy trying to find our own place in the world that we forget how to listen to the quiet voices around us."
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Part coming-of-age story, part mystery, The Trouble with Goats and Sheep is a quirky and utterly charming debut about a community in need of absolution and two girls learning what it means to belong.
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Joanna Cannon
Joanna Cannon is an acclaimed British author known for her poignant storytelling and keen psychological insight. Her notable works include 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep,' which explores themes of community and belonging, and 'Three Things About Elsie,' a touching novel about memory and friendship. Cannon's writing style is characterized by its warmth, humor, and deeply relatable characters, often drawing from her background in psychiatry to infuse a nuanced understanding of human emotion into her narratives.
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- Authors
- Joanna Cannon
- Published
- July 2016
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- ISBN
- 1501121898
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 368
- Genres
- Contemporary FictionFiction
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