Following the success of The Shell House Linda Newbery again demonstrates herbrilliance at weaving thoughtprovoking subjects into a wholly satisfying andsensiti... » 

Following the success of The Shell House Linda Newbery again demonstrates herbrilliance at weaving thoughtprovoking subjects into a wholly satisfying andsensitively drawn novel. Hillys German grandmother HeidiGran comes to livewith her family after she gets Alzheimers disease but as her mind becomesmore muddled secrets buried in her past start to emerge. Why does HeidiGrankeep talking about a girl called Rachel? And why does she make racist remarksabout Hillys friend Reuben? As Hilly struggles to cope with revelations abouther familys past she encounters racism and prejudice for herself when afriend becomes the victim of a mindless attack she also falls in love for thefirst time. This is a wonderfully evocative novel exploring the recurringprejudices that affect every generation. «