After Iris

After Iris tells the poignant story of twelve-year-old Bluebell Gadsby, who is still grappling with the death of her twin sister, Iris, three years prior. Told through Bluebell's engaging written and video diary entries, the book offers an intimate look into her world. Readers will follow Bluebell as she navigates a bustling London family, learns to open up to new relationships with her au pair, Zoran, and neighbor, Joss, and ultimately finds her own way to cope with grief and rediscover herself. This sensitive and heartfelt chapter book is ideal for children aged 8-12 who may be experiencing loss, or for those who need a story about resilience, family bonds, and the power of friendship.

Twelve-year-old Bluebell Gadsby's written and video diary chronicles life in a rowdy London family, and how Zoran, the new au pair, and Joss, the troublemaking boy next door, help to pull her out of her shell and cope with the loss of her twin sister Iris three years before.