Splash
Molly is in her final year of primary school, with secret dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer. Having always lived in the shadow of her manipulative friend, Chloe, Molly finally has the chance to compete in a regional swimming contest and define herself on her own terms. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden arrival of her mysterious mum, will she give up on her dreams for a shot at popularity?
Charli Howard is a model and body positivity ambassador who rose to prominence after an open letter - a powerful indictment of the modelling industry - to her former modelling agency went viral. She is the founder of the All Woman Project, a charity which works with schools to educate about body image and mental health issues. Splash is her first children's novel.
Author: Charli Howard
Format: Paperback, 208 pages, 129mm x 198mm
Published: 2018, Nosy Crow Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Children's Fiction
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Molly is in her final year of primary school, with secret dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer. Having always lived in the shadow of her manipulative friend, Chloe, Molly finally has the chance to compete in a regional swimming contest and define herself on her own terms. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden arrival of her mysterious mum, will she give up on her dreams for a shot at popularity?
Charli Howard is a model and body positivity ambassador who rose to prominence after an open letter - a powerful indictment of the modelling industry - to her former modelling agency went viral. She is the founder of the All Woman Project, a charity which works with schools to educate about body image and mental health issues. Splash is her first children's novel.