A love letter to community and the power of activism, from the author of Ginger and Me and Graffiti Girls.Germaine only accepted the job at the Kenmar allotments for a fresh start. Far from anyone who knows her history she can focus on work and tending to her own plot. Most of the other plot-holders keep to themselves and that suits her just fine.But when the local council announces plans to turn the allotments into luxury housing, Germaine finds herself leading a battle to save the place that has become a sanctuary for fractured souls.Amidst crumbling sheds and overgrown paths, the rag-tag band plan protests, forge alliances and uncover long-buried secrets.
Soon they'll learn that the allotments aren't just plots of land but a place to belong.
| ISBN: | 9780008673352 |
| Publication date: | 26th February 2026 |
| Author: | Elissa Soave |
| Publisher: | HQ an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 368 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Narrative theme: Coming of age Narrative theme: Love and relationships Narrative theme: Environmental issues / the natural world Narrative theme: Health and illness Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Narrative theme: Politics Narrative theme: Social issues Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion Contemporary lifestyle fiction Humorous Fiction |
A love letter to community and the power of activism, from the author of Ginger and Me and Graffiti Girls.Germaine only accepted the job at the Kenmar allotments for a fresh start. Far from anyone who knows her history she can focus on work and tending to her own plot.
Common Ground features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Environmental issues / the natural world, Narrative theme: Health and illness, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Politics, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Humorous Fiction
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Common Ground was written by Elissa Soave and published by HQ an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Common Ground has 368 pages