Based on the screenplay of the renowned film and musical
- a story of a young boy trying to dance his way into the future
...
'A writer of the highest quality with exceptional powers of
insight.' SUNDAY TIMES
' ... the novel stands alone as a compelling and moving story,
but also complementd the film and will enhance it for those
who have already seen it.' OBSERVER
Billy Elliot is growing up in a struggling coal-mining town in
Yorkshire. His father wants him to learn to box, like he did, but
Billy has other ideas. Encouraged in secret by a local teacher,
he's determined to dance his way to a different future ...
A wonderful new edition of Melvin Burgess's acclaimed
novel, reissued to celebrate Chicken House's 20th anniversary.
Based on the motion picture screenplay of thr worldwide
successful film and stage musical, written by Lee Hall.
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Zielgruppe
Für Jugendliche
Reading Age: From 11 to 16 years
Dateigröße
ISBN-13
978-1-909489-18-9 (9781909489189)
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