The subject matter of this book is so completely different to any other book I have read. It is rather complex, as it is about love, death, murder, racism, friendship, bullying and growing up.

This is narrated by a boy called Jamie, whose older sister, Rose, lives on the mantelpiece – literally. She was killed by a terrorist attack and her ashes are on the mantelpiece. Jamie's whole family life is completely messed up. His mum ran away with another man and abandoned him and his family. Both parents blame each other for Rose's death.

Jamie's sister, Jasmine, also struggles with the death of her twin sister and she deals with her grief in a different way to Jamie. Just as things are looking up and Jamie finds himself a new friend, Sonya, he discovers that she is Muslim.

This book is a whirlwind of adventure and emotions. It made me cry, laugh out loud and has made me value life differently. I could not put it down!

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