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Young Adult· United Kingdom

Dear Nobody

by Berlie Doherty
Aggregate Editorial Score71/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 1991185 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Berlie Doherty's Dear Nobody (1991) stands as one of the most significant works of young adult of its era. A teenage girl falls pregnant and writes letters to the unborn baby—'Dear Nobody'—while her boyfriend Chris grapples with his own feelings and history. Doherty's second Carnegie Medal winner is a compassionate novel about teenage parenthood. Themes of pregnancy, teenage life, letters run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 1991.

Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
winner · national
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About the Author
Berlie Doherty
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dear Nobody about?

A teenage girl falls pregnant and writes letters to the unborn baby—'Dear Nobody'—while her boyfriend Chris grapples with his own feelings and history. Doherty's second Carnegie Medal winner is a compassionate novel about teenage parenthood.

Who wrote Dear Nobody?

Dear Nobody was written by Berlie Doherty, from United Kingdom. First published in 1991.

What awards has Dear Nobody won?

Dear Nobody has received the following awards and honours: Carnegie Medal 1991.

Is Dear Nobody worth reading?

Dear Nobody is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 52/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in pregnancy, teenage life, letters.