Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.
A heartbreaking story, narrated by twelve-year-old Jack, whose family is caring for fourteen-year-old Joseph. Joseph is misunderstood. He was incarcerated for trying to kill a teacher. Or so the rumours say. But Jack and his family see something others in town don't want to.
What's more, Joseph has a daughter he's never seen. The two boys go on a journey through the bitter Maine winter to help Joseph find his baby - no matter the cost.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read Schmidt provokes tears, despite his underplayed prose, with a tone and directness reminiscent of John Steinbeck. * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week * A deeply affecting story of love and loss that sympathetically reflects the intensity of adolescence. * Guardian * A YA novella about love and friendship and loyalty... be prepared to be moved * Telegraph, The best young adult books of 2016 * Schmidt writes with an elegant simplicity in this paean to the power of love * Kirkus, starred review *
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für Jugendliche
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 195 mm
Breite: 132 mm
Dicke: 16 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-78344-504-2 (9781783445042)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.
