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Alison Hughes(Author)
Kids Can Press
Published on 20. October 2022
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-5253-0583-2 (ISBN)
Description
A powerful novel in free verse about courage, connection and self-discovery.
Felix Landon Yarrow, a fourteen-year-old with cerebral palsy, is captivated by the noble, chivalrous ideals of knighthood. So when he fears a school villain poses a danger to his lady love, finding a way to save her becomes his quest. In the elaborate plot he creates, Felix will triumphantly conquer his enemy and rescue his ¿damsel in distress.¿ Alas, for this brave knight, as for most middle schoolers, plans often have a way of going awry.
A moving story about a young boy grappling with an imperfect world and discovering others are, too.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
West Toronto
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 10 to 14 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
413 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5253-0583-2 (9781525305832)
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Person
Alison Hughes is the author of eighteen books for children and young adults, including the YA novel Hit the Ground Running, which was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Awards and a Junior Library Guild selection. Her books have also been nominated nine times for provincial children's choice awards, among other honors. She enjoys giving writing workshops and presentations at schools, libraries, conferences and festivals. She also works as a writing advisor and editor for the University of Alberta.