A Bridge to the Stars
by Henning Mankell Laurie Thompson Laurie Thompson
RRP €8.00
A Bridge to the Stars
by Author Name Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson, Laurie Thompson
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- List Price: €8.00
- Format: Paperback, 198 x 129 x 12mm, 160pp
- Publication date: 01 Sep 2005
- Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
- ISBN-13: 9781842704394
Description
12 year old Joel lives with his father in the cold northern part of Sweden. At night he often sneaks out of his father's house to look for a lonely dog he has seen from his window. On the bridge across the icy river he starts a secret society and has adventures. But one night he discovers that his father's bed is also empty and will have to come terms with his father's new-found love. The harsh reality of Joel's world comes vividly to life and leaves the reader spellbound.
Reviews
"This slim gripping mystery suggests that Mankell is as proficient a writer for teenagers as he is for adults." -- Teresa Goodman And Kate Kellaway Observer 20050918 "This is a deep, serious story, written with the lightest of touches and no hint of condescension." -- Jan Mark Guardian 20051105 "Touching tale of a young boy growing up in northern Sweden." The Bookseller 20050812 "One of the world's leading authors has written a moving story about a teenager's life in Northern Sweden." Publishing News 20050603 "A thoughtful read" -- Geoff Fox TES Teacher 20051007