Close to the Wind
Published on 25. July 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-545-82275-6 (ISBN)
Description
Ten-year-old Malik's world is falling apart. Soldiers have invaded town, and his mother is missing, leaving Malik with his grandfather. Along with a thousand other refugees, their hope for escape to a new life lies in gaining passage aboard one ship. But the demand for tickets is high--and so is the cost. 5/8.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 10 to 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
217 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-545-82275-6 (9780545822756)
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Person
Jon Walter is a former photojournalist with a special interest in social welfare issues. His debut middle grade novel, Close to the Wind, was chosen as The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week in the United Kingdom and an Indie Next List pick in the United States. My Name is Not Friday is his young adult debut and has earned five starred reviews. He lives in East Sussex, England, with his family.