The Great Harlequin Grim - Couverture rigide

Thompson, Gareth

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0385609205 ISBN 13 : 9780385609203

Editeur : Doubleday Children's Books, 2006

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

'Saved . . . your life. Tell 'em . . . if they come. If they find me.'

Glenn Jackson's world has fallen apart. He has a new home, a new school and all the problems that go with being the new face in the close-knit Lake District village of Torbeck. His mother has stayed behind in Burnley and Glenn's dad isn't answering his questions. But from the moment Glenn meets untidy, bewitching Laura, he falls under her spell.

And then there is Harlequin, the boy giant, who lives rough in an abandoned shack and disguises himself with an old felt hat and clown's make-up. After Harlequin saves him from falling into the disused slate quarry, Glenn starts to win his trust and comes close to unearthing the tragedy that Harlequin is running away from. But from their growing friendship takes a dramatic and heart-breaking turn . . .

'Remarkable'

IRISH TIMES

'A tense, humane story . . . an exciting, raw read'

TES

'A memorable read by a splendid writer'

THE BOOKSELLER

DEFINITIONS

Harlequin ('ha:likwin) noun.

1. a stock comic character, usually presented wearing a black mask 2. a clown or buffoon

Revue de presse :

"Harlequin is one of those rare characters from books that find their way right under your skin, never to leave" (Jill Murphy thebookbag.co.uk)

"In the doomed and brilliantly-drawn character of the vulnerable Harlequin, Thompson explores the consequences of cruelty and ignorance. The novel crackles with menace amidst the vividly-drawn background of a Cumbrian autumn as it hurtles to a satisfying close" (The School Librarian)

"A tense, humane story . . . An exciting, raw read which is firmly rooting for the outsider" (TES)

"A memorable read by a splendid writer" (Lindsey Fraser The Bookseller)

"His very modern take on Lake District life may surprise people who think they know Cumbria well . . . Gareth achieves a real tour de force in his depiction of Harlequin, a genuinely original creation . . . it's gripping stuff whatever your age . . . One day we'll see the film of this book" (Cumbria Life)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Doubleday Children's Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0385609205
• ISBN 13: 9780385609203
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256