
The Shark and the Scar
Sarah Moore Fitzgerald(Author)
Orion Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 23. June 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-5101-0416-7 (ISBN)
Description
If you can't trust your family, who can you trust? A compelling mystery about family secrets, identity and the father-son relationship for readers aged 10+. For fans of Jenny Valentine, Siobhan Dowd and Lara Williamson.
Thirteen-year-old Jay survived a shark attack. He has a big scar on his body, and he doesn't remember exactly what happened. Sadly, his estranged mum didn't survive the horrific accident, and Jay and his dad have moved to the west coast of Ireland, where he surfs and keeps his past a secret. He's not allowed a phone, and they don't have the internet at home.
Then Jay discovers something that makes him realise his dad has been lying to him. What really happened on that awful day? And how can he ever trust anyone again?
Praise for All the Money in the World: 'Great storytelling with a moral core' The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
Thirteen-year-old Jay survived a shark attack. He has a big scar on his body, and he doesn't remember exactly what happened. Sadly, his estranged mum didn't survive the horrific accident, and Jay and his dad have moved to the west coast of Ireland, where he surfs and keeps his past a secret. He's not allowed a phone, and they don't have the internet at home.
Then Jay discovers something that makes him realise his dad has been lying to him. What really happened on that awful day? And how can he ever trust anyone again?
Praise for All the Money in the World: 'Great storytelling with a moral core' The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
Reviews / Votes
With its maritime mystery and seaside setting, The Shark and the Scar would make a terrific companion for a beach holiday. -- Sara Keating * The Irish Times *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
244 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5101-0416-7 (9781510104167)
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Sarah Moore Fitzgerald
The Shark and the Scar
E-Book
06/2022
1st Edition
Orion Children's Books
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Sarah Moore Fitzgerald grew up in Dublin but now lives in County Clare, where she's part of the creative writing team at the University of Limerick. She's also director of UL's Creative Writing Winter School and founding member of Writepace, a Limerick-based writing co-operative.
Follow her on Twitter @SMooreFitz
Follow her on Twitter @SMooreFitz