Book Description
for Broken Soup by Jenny Valentine
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Fifteen-year-old Rowan relates the story of her family’s collapse following the unexpected death of her older brother two years earlier. Strong charac terizations, unusual plot turns, and thoughtful explorations of love, grief, and responsibility characterize this life-affirming tale. 2010 USBBY Outstanding International Books List.
Originally published by HarperCollins Great Britain, in 2008.
Bridges to Understanding: Envisioning the World through Children's Books. © USBBY, 2011. Used with permission.