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Synopsis
For all those who loved Chocolat - Vianne is back.'Who died?' I said. 'Or is it a secret?''My mother, Vianne Rocher.'Seeking refuge and anonymity in the cobbled streets of Montmartre, Yanne and her daughters, Rosette and Annie, live peacefully, if not happily, above their little chocolate shop.Nothing unusual marks them out; no red sachets hang by the door.The wind has stopped – at least for a while.Then into their lives blows Zozie de l'Alba, the lady with the lollipop shoes, and everything begins to change....But this new friendship is not what it seems.Ruthless, devious and seductive, Zozie de l'Alba has plans of her own – plans that will shake their world to pieces.And with everything she loves at stake, Yanne must face a difficult choice; to flee, as she has done so many times before, or to confront her most dangerous enemy.....Herself.
Is The Lollipop Shoes appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A whimsical yet psychological story about a mother protecting her daughters from a manipulative friend. Contains mild magical elements, themes of deception and psychological manipulation, but no graphic content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include manipulation, gaslighting, and deception.
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy character-driven stories with magical realism and psychological tension will appreciate this atmospheric tale of identity and self-discovery.