River Boy - Couverture rigide

Bowler, Tim

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0689829086 ISBN 13 : 9780689829086

Editeur : Margaret K McElderry, 2000

Synopsis

Book by Bowler Tim

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Grandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands anymore, but stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He's determined to finish his last painting, 'River Boy', before he goes. A poignant story that explores the subject of grief and loss in an accessible and affecting way. Themes: grief, bereavement, testing physical limits, artistic challenge Teaching Focus: BLLanguage rich in metaphor and other rhetorical devices BLStrong characterization and sensitive portrayal of relationships BLCreation of mood and setting through descriptive language BLKey images woven through the narrative and plot Recommended for students in Years 8 and 9

Biographie de l'auteur

Tim Bowler has written seven novels for teenagers and is one of the most prominent authors currently writing for this age group. His first novel, Midget, established him as a thrilling new voice in young adult literature. His third novel, River Boy, won the prestigious Carnegie Medal, and his books have also won numerous other prizes. His most recent novels are Storm Catchers and the highly acclaimed Firmament.
Mr. Bowler lives with his wife in Devon, England, and is a full-time writer.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Margaret K McElderry
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0689829086
• ISBN 13: 9780689829086
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 155
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible