Finding Violet Park

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What to expect

Narrated by the most compelling voice since Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, this is a quirky and original voyage of self-discovery triggered by a lost urn of ashes.

The mini cab office was up a cobbled mews with little flat houses either side. That's where I first met Violet Park, what was left of her. There was a healing centre next door, a pretty smart name for a place with a battered brown door and no proper door handle and stuck-on wooden numbers in the shape of clowns. The 3 of number 13 was a w stuck on sideways and I thought it was kind of sad and I liked it at the same time.

Sixteen-year-old Lucas Swain becomes intrigued by the urn of ashes left in a cab office. Convinced that its occupant – Violet Park – is communicating with him, he contrives to gain possession of the urn, little realising that his quest will take him on a voyage of self-discovery and identity, forcing him to finally confront what happened to his absent (and possibly dead) father…

Critics Review

  • Praise for Jenny Valentine:

    ‘Valentine has the essential storyteller’s gift of making you want to read on – and to know more even after the book is finished.’ Guardian

    ‘The award-winning Valentine has a keen eye for the idiosyncrasies of young children, and the rhythms of family life.’ The Bookseller

    ‘[Valentine] has a wonderful ability to take readers right into the hearts and souls of her central characters, and reading her is always a truly vicarious experience.’ The Bookbag

    Praise for Finding Violet Park:

    “Finding Violet Park is a wonderful debut.” Guardian

    “Ultra-original and brilliantly written, this will have you laughing and crying, too.” Mizz

    “Clever and totally assured, it is hard to believe that this is a first novel from a new author… [an] ingenious novel from a writer who already has much to offer. *****” Nicholas Tucker, Books for Keeps

    “Memorable and well-paced, this is a book to help young people grow in spite of adversity.” Carousel

    “This is terrific stuff and quite unlike anything else I’ve come across…. a powerful and compelling story.” Inis

    “First-time author Jenny Valentine has an original and exciting voice.” Writing Magazine

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