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Item Details
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THURSDAY'S CHILD
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| By: |
Sonya Hartnett |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£5.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0744559960 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780744559965 |
| Publisher: |
WALKER BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
2 January, 2002 |
| Series: |
Walker world fiction |
| Pages: |
217 |
| Description: |
During the long, hungry years of the Great Depression, Harper Flute's family struggles to cope with life on the hot, dusty land. Her younger brother Tin seeks refuge in the contrast of an ancient subterranean world, a world that nutures but - as disturbing events reveal- can also kill. |
| Synopsis: |
Now I would like to tell you about my brother, Tin. James Augustin Barnabas Flute, he was, born on a Thursday and so fated to his wanderings...During the long, hungry years of the Great Depression, Harper Flute's family struggles to cope with life on the hot, dusty land. Her younger brother Tin seeks refuge in the contrast of an ancient subterranean world. A world that nurtures but - as disturbing events in the community reveal - can also kill. A world that is silent, yet absorbs secrets. A world that has the power to change lives for ever. Young readers will find themselves both challenged and entertained by this sophisticated, entertaining new title from an internationally acclaimed author. |
| Reader Age: |
10+ |
| US Grade: |
From Seventh Grade to Twelfth Grade |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Walker Books Ltd |
| Prizes: |
Winner of Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2002
Winner of Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2002 |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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Book Level : 5.9
Interest Level : Upper Yrs
Points : 9
Quiz number : 205108
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