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Book · 2015
From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle
Two imaginative young siblings, Barney and Ren Kettle, set out to shoot a documentary about the eccentric shopkeepers along Christchurch's High Street, uncovering unexpected community secrets and navigating sudden upheaval.
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For me, it was such a joy to identify establishments that I believe De Goldi was reminiscing about. This is really the only book set in Christchurch that I have read in over a decade and I had forgotten the pure visceral tug to the heartstrings that reading a book set in a familiar landscape can give you.
Trudie on Goodreads I recommend "Barney Kettle" to all who want to find ways to touch base with the adolescents in their lives. It is imaginative, gripping, moving -- splendid in fact.
Trish Gribben on Goodreads Gorgeous lush vocabulary, a light and funny touch and brilliant observations of people and places. 10PM Question fans will recognise the style and as she did in that story, in this serious issues are dealt with senstitively and with such kindness. It is a lovely thing.
Bridget on Goodreads A great read with two beautifully drawn characters in Barney and Ren. The street itself and the life they live there is cooler than cool. I was left thinking I wish I could grow up on street just like that. Funny, clever, well written. Definitely recommend it.
Emma Watkinson on Goodreads Kate de Goldi proved she has a golden touch, especially in creating her characters. Despite their quirky traits, they burst with authenticity. Very rarely do so many figures from a single book find their way straight into my heart.
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