The Forest in the Hallway - Couverture rigide

Smith, Gordon

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0618688471 ISBN 13 : 9780618688470

Editeur : Clarion Books, 2006

Synopsis

The afternoon of the day before her fourteenth birthday, Beatriz comes home from school to find her parents missing without a trace. After a brief, futile search, she is shipped off from her home in Des Moines to her uncle’s New York apartment, where she finds a portal to a peculiar magical land, and the starting point of an even more peculiar journey. Beatriz forms unlikely friendships with Death, a family of people with wings, assorted innkeepers, and two nameless orphans. After hair-raising encounters with a malevolent witch and her unpleasant assistants, Beatriz discovers that she has been much closer to home—and to her parents—than she initially believed.
With writing rich in wordplay, literary allusions, and deadpan humor, Gordon Smith’s imaginative novel introduces an original fantasy world and its resourceful visitor. Perfect for readers who love stranger-in-a-strange-land classics like The Phantom Tollbooth and Alice in Wonderland, this enchanting story is certain to earn a new place of favor on their shelves.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The afternoon of the day before her fourteenth birthday, Beatriz comes home from school to find her parents missing without a trace. After a brief, futile search, she is shipped off from her home in Des Moines to her uncle’s New York apartment, where she finds a portal to a peculiar magical land, and the starting point of an even more peculiar journey. Beatriz forms unlikely friendships with Death, a family of people with wings, assorted innkeepers, and two nameless orphans. After hair-raising encounters with a malevolent witch and her unpleasant assistants, Beatriz discovers that she has been much closer to home—and to her parents—than she initially believed.
With writing rich in wordplay, literary allusions, and deadpan humor, Gordon Smith’s imaginative novel introduces an original fantasy world and its resourceful visitor. Perfect for readers who love stranger-in-a-strange-land classics like The Phantom Tollbooth and Alice in Wonderland, this enchanting story is certain to earn a new place of favor on their shelves.

Revue de presse

"This debut charms." Kirkus Reviews

"This entertaining read has creative characters and a story line that will keep readers engaged." Booklist, ALA

"Beatriz is an appealing protagonist...and savvy fantasy fans will enjoy spotting the literary allusions sprinkled in throughout the novel." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Smith's humor and unique characters, including a sinister but helpful Death, add to this strong first novel." Horn Book Guide

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clarion Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0618688471
• ISBN 13: 9780618688470
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 232
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible