Look inside first
Use the authorised preview to meet Katie and Sophia, understand the tone and decide whether the story is right for the individual reader.
Read the preview →For parents and carers
Choose the book. Share the story. Keep the conversation safe.
Cut Flowers begins with family, friendship, music and two very different summer journeys. This guide helps adults assess the book and discuss FGM/C without asking a young person to speak for a culture, community or personal experience.
Begin with the characters
Ask what the friends notice, why adults remain silent and how courage grows. Let the young reader decide how much they want to say.
Use the discussion prompts →Do not seek disclosure
Do not ask a child to compare the story with their body, family or community. A real concern needs a private, recognised safeguarding route.
Open worldwide help routes →Make room for enjoyment
This is a novel, not a test. Humour, music, family life, travel and friendship matter. A young person should be allowed to read for pleasure.
Explore the reader area →Before you buy
Clear facts for families.
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 978-0-9569751-5-7
- Price
- £6.99
- First published
- 2016
- Story shape
- 26 illustrated chapters
- Seller
- Freedom Charity
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