About the book
'Utterly sublime' Cecelia Ahern 'Impossible not to read it in a single gulp' The Times 'Undoubtedly one of the best books of the year' Irish Times 'Compelling and beautifully wrought' The Sunday Times 'A book that changes its reader for the better' Guardian 'One of our most original writers' John Boyne When Allison runs away from home she doesn't expect to be taken in by Marla, an elderly woman with dementia, who mistakes her for an old friend called Toffee. Allison is used to hiding who she really is, and trying to be what other people want her to be. And so, Toffee is who she becomes. But as her bond with Marla grows, Allison begins to ask herself -where is home? What is a family? And most importantly, who am I, really?
Editions of Toffee
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781408868133
Read an Excerpt
'Utterly sublime' Cecelia Ahern 'Impossible not to read it in a single gulp' The Times 'Undoubtedly one of the best books of the year' Irish Times 'Compelling and beautifully wrought' The Sunday Times 'A book that changes its reader for the better' Guardian 'One of our most original writers' John Boyne When Allison runs away from home she doesn't expect to be taken in by Marla, an elderly woman with dementia, who mistakes her for an old friend called Toffee. Allison is used to hiding who she really is, and trying to be what other people want her to be. And so, Toffee is who she becomes. But as her bond with Marla grows, Allison begins to ask herself -where is home? What is a family? And most importantly, who am I, really?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toffee about?
'Utterly sublime' Cecelia Ahern 'Impossible not to read it in a single gulp' The Times 'Undoubtedly one of the best books of the year' Irish Times 'Compelling and beautifully wrought' The Sunday Times 'A book that changes its reader for the better' Guardian 'One of our most original writers' John Boyne When Allison runs away from home she doesn't expect to be taken in by Marla, an elderly woman with dementia, who mistakes her for an old friend called Toffee. Allison is used to hiding who she really is, and trying to be what other people want her to be. And so, Toffee is who she becomes. But as her bond with Marla grows, Allison begins to ask herself -where is home? What is a family? And most importantly, who am I, really?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Toffee?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Toffee?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781408868133
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Toffee?
Sarah Crossan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Toffee is available as paperback(ISBN 9781408868133)