Lucinda Ireland

Amira in Pieces Lucinda Ireland

By Year 8, Amira thinks she should have had life all figured out, but everything is seriously confusing and she's always getting in trouble - both at home and at school. Fortunately, she's always found comfort in colours; in the way they fill the canvas when she paints, the way they swirl around her thoughts, and the way the gentle tones of her scarves feel like a filter between her and a confronting world. When painting is taken away and a teacher insists on taking her scarves too, her inner chaos becomes overwhelming. Can Amira learn to truly understand herself before her entire world falls apart?- Captivating, heartfelt, and insightful; Amira in Pieces vividly explores Amira's daily struggle as she tries to be a good daughter, a good student and a good friend while navigating her individual journey towards learning that she has aspergers.