A Flash of Fireflies

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A Flash of Fireflies

This novel blends fairy tale elements with real-world challenges. The story follows Hazel, a 12-year-old girl sent ahead of her parents from Kuwait to England to live with her great aunt. Struggling to adapt to a new country, Hazel finds herself caught between reality and a fantasy world, where three mysterious fireflies set her daunting quests. As Hazel navigates summer school and tries to make friends, the fireflies’ challenges become a metaphor for her struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety. Through fairy tales, Hazel learns to face her fears, seek support, and discover her own strength.

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· · 2022

Critical edition

218 , ISBN 9780755500642

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  • Addresses current affairs
  • Beyond the US and the UK
  • Charged with meaning
  • Intercultural perspectives