Siberia
A Novel
Published on 18. December 2007
272 pages
978-0-307-43376-3 (ISBN)
Description
When Sloe was tiny, her Papa disappeared and she and her mama went to live in a prison camp in the snowy north, in a time and place when there are no more wild animals. Mama's crime: teaching science, and her dedication to the hope that the lost animal species can be reborn. To Sloe, Mama's secret work is magic, as enchanting as Mama's tales of a bright city across the ice where they will be free.
Years later, Sloe is sent to a prison school, and Mama disappears. At 13, Sloe escapes, pursued by a mysterious man. With only hope to keep her going, Sloe sets out on a solitary 1000-mile journey. But she is not truly alone for Mama left Sloe a gift: the seeds of five missing species and the knowledge to bring them to life.
Years later, Sloe is sent to a prison school, and Mama disappears. At 13, Sloe escapes, pursued by a mysterious man. With only hope to keep her going, Sloe sets out on a solitary 1000-mile journey. But she is not truly alone for Mama left Sloe a gift: the seeds of five missing species and the knowledge to bring them to life.
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In addition to writing children's books, Ann Halam writes adult science fiction and fantasy books under the name Gwyneth Jones. Halam was born in 1952 in Manchester, England. She was educated in European History of Ideas at the University of Sussex. She is the author of Divine Endurance, Escape Plans, Kairos, The Hidden Ones, and many more. She was nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- Arriving . . .
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Returning
- Author's Note
- About the Author
- Also by Ann Halam
- Also Available from Laurel-Leaf Books
- Copyright Page
