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The Apple Picker's Daughter: A moving family story about a young girl learning to understand her place in the world Kindle Edition

by Anne Brooke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
Clare Rivers longs to understand the world, but first she must learn to understand herself ...

Born in the 1960s on a UK apple farm, Clare Rivers is a girl out of time, living in a family and a world that makes little sense to her.

Determined to carve out her place somehow, and with her deep love of her father to see her through, Clare begins a unique journey to discover the reasons for her own existence. If she can.

However, accompanied by the oddities of family, school and the strange lyrical life of the apples, can Clare really find a place within herself to call home?

This novel will appeal to lovers of rural life, recent history and a child's quirky but clear-sighted view of the adult world.

Reviews:

"Such a beautiful, gentle book, telling the story of Clare's life from birth to adolescence. A delightful and intriguing tale of a child who feels herself to be different, who neither fits in nor understands the people around her. I loved it and read it in one sitting." (5-star Amazon review)

"The only way to absorb Anne Brooke's gift of a child's perception of the world is to read the book. It is a joy!" (5 star Amazon review)

"This is a fun, well-written novel that both adults and children will enjoy. It's joyful, funny, touching, and unforgettable. If you're lucky enough to have a daughter, read this one with her. You'll both be happy you did." (5 star Amazon review)

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Anne Brooke lives in Surrey, UK. She is a multi-published author in a variety of genres, including romance, fantasy, comedy, thrillers, biblical fiction and the occasional chicklit novel. Her fiction has been shortlisted for the Harry Bowling Prize (for novels set in London) and the Royal Literary Fund Scheme. When not writing, she spends time in the garden attempting to differentiate between flowers and weeds. Occasionally, she can also be found in the kitchen making cakes. Every now and again, they are edible.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IQV1KMC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anne Brooke Books (March 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 560 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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Anne Brooke writes fiction about prime-time women & how they live their lives. She's also a poet. She loves gardens, swimming and the theatre.

Her fiction has been shortlisted for the Harry Bowling Prize (for novels set in London) and the Royal Literary Fund Scheme.

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Customers find the book's writing style creative and engaging. However, the ending receives negative feedback, with several customers describing it as horrible.

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9 customers mention "Writing style"7 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as creatively written and engaging, with one customer noting it is written in a style suitable for children.

"...I loved the characters and loved Ms. Brookes style of writing.She brought back a lot of (good and bad) memories too...." Read more

"...The story is creatively written from a child’s point of view. You see the adult world through the eyes of this misunderstood, awkward, little, girl...." Read more

"Anne Brooke is a brilliantly luminous writer in a variety of genres and people should be reading her stuff...." Read more

"...It's written in a style for children, and could be very good for a child with Aspbergers to relate to, to learn others are like that, too...." Read more

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"...I, too, was disappointed the story ended so abruptly. I thought we would see Clare as an adult applying the things she learned as a child. ." Read more

"The ending was horrible. I kept waiting for the diagnosis on why Claire was the way she was. Then to leaver it off the way she did was awful...." Read more

"Creatively written story from a child's point of view, but lacked a meaningful climax for me...." Read more

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  • Marsha Spiers Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, thought provoking novel
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2015
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    I began this book with a total different idea of how the story would go. I was surprised but not dissapointed with the way the author took the reader through the early years of a child who felt, and actually was, quite different than most little girls. The main character faced many difficulties that children have to face today, such as bullying and other social abuses. I thoroughly enjoyed THE APPLE PICKER'S DAUGHTER, and would recommend it to readers who enjoy a book that isn't all fluff and fun.
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  • A. Mueller
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well drawn characters
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015
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    I was given this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.

    I loved the characters and loved Ms. Brookes style of writing.She brought back a lot of (good and bad) memories too. I was a introverted and socially awkward little girl like Clare. She had me from the moment Clare walked into her 1st elementary school classroom to find 30 pairs of eyes staring at her. "This was Clare' s idea of hell". All the characters: mom, dad, teachers- were believable and like able. It is amazing to be able to maintain such a good grasp of child's perspective when writing as an adult.

    I, too, was disappointed the story ended so abruptly. I thought we would see Clare as an adult applying the things she learned as a child.
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  • Linda Ferrucci
    3.0 out of 5 stars Creatively written story from a child's point of view, but lacked a meaningful climax for me.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2015
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    I received a copy of “The Apple Picker’s Daughter” from Anne Brooke in exchange for my honest review. However, it is a difficult review for me to write, because “The Apple Picker’s Daughter” is not the type of book I would normally choose to read. And truthfully, after the first few chapters I would have retired the book back to its place on the shelf. But due to Anne Brooke’s talent as a writer, she has the ability to use words as the paint on her story canvas and to create wonderfully, detailed images in your mind, and it was these wonderful images that urged me to continue reading.

    The story is creatively written from a child’s point of view. You see the adult world through the eyes of this misunderstood, awkward, little, girl. But the story left me feeling like I did after watching an episode of the American TV show, “Seinfeld”, a comic satire about the absurdities of everyday life. It was cute, and enjoyable, but this book, like the show, other than simple entertainment, what was the point? There was no depth, no inspiration, or realizations. And so when I came to the end of the story, I just felt kind of empty and unfinished.
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  • Christina
    2.0 out of 5 stars Apple pickers daughter
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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    The ending was horrible. I kept waiting for the diagnosis on why Claire was the way she was. Then to leaver it off the way she did was awful. I do not recommend.
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  • kjillg
    5.0 out of 5 stars What stupid things adults say to children! A wonderful so true story.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
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    Gripping in its simplicity of content. An absolutely relateable (is there such a word?) narrative of childhood from a child's perspective but written from the view point of the child looking back from adulthood. What stupid things adults say to children! It is so, so true. And on a more serious note it makes you question your own comments made to your own children and to other adults. Would have been happy had it been twice as long.
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  • Gloriamarie Amalfitano
    4.0 out of 5 stars I literally yelled when I turned the page and there was no more.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2017
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    Anne Brooke is a brilliantly luminous writer in a variety of genres and people should be reading her stuff. Something that is unique to Brooke's writing is her ability to interest me in things I would have thought I would dislike. This has happened on more than one occasion and has me seeking out everything she has published.

    I found this story astonishing. To a degree, Clare reminded me of the character created by Beverly Cleary, Ramona, because both children are really in their heads and puzzled by things others take for granted. Ramona, however, is better grounded, it seems to me than Clare.

    Clare is a fascinating person. I identified with her because goodness knows, I am way up inside my head and at times have been as tormented trying to figure out what the heck is going on. Clare had something I never had and that is a great relationship with her father. He alone seems to make sense and help her understand the world and its dynamics. I had to laugh at the bathroom rituals those girls had.

    I literally yelled when I turned the page and there was no more. I really want to know the rest of this child's life.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Aspbergers Autism/Childrens book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
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    The author may not realize it, but the main character exhibits all the symptoms of Aspbergers in the autism spectrum. It's written in a style for children, and could be very good for a child with Aspbergers to relate to, to learn others are like that, too. It's quite good that way! I'd like to see it labeled that way, for the benefit of those people and parents.
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  • azlaydey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Could be my story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018
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    Yes, this is my life. Amazing how it followed my relationship with my own family. Including the early death of my beloved father. My school years were much better then Clare's . My friends didn't realize that I felt different, being one of the poor kids in with most whose families had money. But I turned out OK. I hope that Clare did too.
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  • DorisandRuby
    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect tale for anyone who ever felt 'different'.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2014
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    Such a beautiful, gentle book, telling the story of Clare's life from birth to adolescence. A delightful and intriguing tale of a child who feels herself 'different', who neither fits in nor understands the people around her. What particularly appealed to me is her celebration of social awkwardness; by the end of the book it is clear that Clare is never going to quite fit in or meet society's expectations, but she's probably going to be just fine, for all that! Clare's voice, as narrator, is clear and authentic and although her experiences are universal, her take on it all is what sets this tale apart. I loved it and read it in one sitting.
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