Escape from Home - Couverture souple

Avi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340693584 ISBN 13 : 9780340693582

Editeur : Hodder Children's Books, 1997

Synopsis

It is 1851. Maura and Patrick are a poverty-stricken brother and sister from Ireland. Their father is in America and invites them to join him to escape starvation. As they begin the arduous journey they become intertwined with the son of a lord who is running away from home.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Avi is the award-winning author of more than seventy-five books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction, picture books to young adult novels. Crispin: The Cross of Lead won the Newbery Medal, and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth were awarded Newbery Honors. He is also the author of the popular Poppy series. Avi lives outside Denver, Colorado. You can visit him online at www.avi-writer.com.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Maura O'Connell, 15, and her brother, Patrick, 12, escape Ireland's brutal poverty with only the belongings in their bundles and tickets for ocean passage. Sir Laurence Kirkle, 11, flees a life of privilege to seek justice. When fate brings them ogether, the three join forces in a daring scheme that may lead to freedom and glory...or dire consequences.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Children's Books
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340693584
• ISBN 13: 9780340693582
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible