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By (author) Abi Daré

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The unforgettable, inspiring, New York Times bestselling debut, shortlisted for the 2020 Desmond Elliott prize.

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***Out now: Abi Daré”s new novel AND SO I ROAR***
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Unforgettable” New York Times”
Impressive” Observer”
Remarkable” Independent ”
Important” Guardian ”
Captivating” Mirror”
Luminous” Daily Mail”
Sparkling” Harper”s Bazaar”
Beautiful” Herald

THE NEW YORK TIMES AND TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER

SHORTLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE FOR FICTION

RECOMMENDED BY MALALA YOUSAFZAI, ELIZABETH DAY, ANDI OLIVER AND DOLLY PARTON
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I don”t just want to be having any kind voice . . .

I want a louding voice.

At fourteen, Adunni dreams of getting an education and giving her family a more comfortable home in her small Nigerian village. Instead, Adunni”s father sells her off to become the third wife of an old man. When tragedy strikes in her new home, Adunni flees to the wealthy enclaves of Lagos, where she becomes a house-girl to the cruel Big Madam, and prey to Big Madam”s husband. But despite her situation continuously going from bad to worse, Adunni refuses to let herself be silenced. And one day, someone hears her.
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A story of courage that will win over your heart” Stylist
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Dar
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”s characters leap off the page, powering this funny, luminous and heart-swelling tale” Daily Mail
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Such a v
ibrant, tender, beautiful novel . . . I fell in love with
her, and fell in love with the book” Elizabeth Day

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A brave, fresh voice . . . Daré draws the reader in with a vivid character whose dire circumstances are contrasted with her natural creativity . . .
Unforgettable

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An
impressive debut novel

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Abi Daré is a writer who not only knows how to create a powerful sensory impression, but also one who can really work the rhythm, texture and music of language.
The words jump off the page . . . The Girl with the Louding Voice never feels like standard fare. It”s lifted not only by the verve of its prose, but also its touching explorations of friendship and solidarity. It has an emotional connection that remains strong even in the final pages

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Adunni”s humour and fierce determination to change her destiny shine through this
remarkable book

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This is a gorgeous, hopeful novel with a happy ending. Every time I pick it up, I”m filled with gratitude for the things I take for granted. I”m also excited by the fact that change is possible. We have so much more power than we know and we can use it to help girls and women like Adunni

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Narrated by Adunni herself in a brilliantly sustained broken English, this ultimately
uplifting debut novel shines a penetrating light on the barbaric practices of child labour and child marriage

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This is a
compelling, captivating and unforgettable debut

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Daré”s characters leap off the page, powering this
funny, luminous and heart-swelling tale

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A
vibrant, tender, beautiful novel

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Abi Daré makes a
sparkling literary debut . . . and marks the appearance of
a strong and stylish new talent

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Incredible . . . packs an emotional punch

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