Thelma is six years old. Life at home is unsettling and disturbing; her father's games are not enjoyable and her mother dotes on Willy, the favoured child. When her parents move to Canada, Thelma smuggles her imaginary friends with her in her suitcase.
By turns harrowing and wonderfully funny, Mouthing the Words tells Thelma's story of sexual abuse, anorexia, borderline multiple personality disorder and her return to England. Reminiscent of Jeanette Winterson and Sylvia Plath, Mouthing the Words is a remarkable and inspiring fiction debut.
"Gibb seduces the reader with sparky prose and charming storylines before drawing us onto a heart-wrenching rollercoaster ride" (Guardian)
"Beautiful and compelling... an insightful and humane exploration of the space between reason and imagination" (The Times)
"This is a bold and ambitious debut from a writer who sows the seeds of great promise" (Daily Express)
"Fresh and original" (Sunday Times)
"It's sassy, it's smart... Go girl!" (Jeanette Winterson)
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Vendeur : The Book Scouts, Sanborn, NY, Etats-Unis
Softcover. Etat : Fine. First Edition. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! SIGNED & INSCRIBED Canadian SOFT COVERED first edition, first printing. Signed & Inscribed on the title page by author. Virtually no wear to covers. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark. Signed. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1490785652243
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Vendeur : Wally's Books, York, ON, Canada
Soft Cover. Etat : Very Good +. Stated 1st Editon 1st Printing. Please email us if you would like further information or if you would like us to send you a picture of the book. Thanks for looking! Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. N° de réf. du vendeur 205697
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Vendeur : Booked Experiences Bookstore, Burlington, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. First. pp.186 clean tight copy Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. N° de réf. du vendeur 017171
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Vendeur : Hourglass Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good+. Canadian First. First edition stated on verso of title page; inscribed and dated Dec '99 on the title page by Camilla Gibb; a bit of edge wear to card covers; gift inscription on half-title page; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition. Inscribed by Author(s). Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 022164
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Vendeur : The Next Page, Calgary, AB, Canada
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. First Edition, 1999. Signed and Inscribed by author on Title page. N° de réf. du vendeur 978096818845C
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Vendeur : Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.55. N° de réf. du vendeur 353-0968188451-vrg
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Vendeur : THE BOOK BROTHERS, CHATHAM, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. As new copy. (see picture) 186 pages. Signed by the author on the title page. Signed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 008350
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Vendeur : Libris Redux, Dundas, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing softcover of the author's first book in Fine condition. Signed by the author. Signed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 000204
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Vendeur : Purpora Books, Comox, BC, Canada
Trade Paperback Original. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Debut novel by Canadian author. 186 pages. Briefly inscribed by author on title page "For ___ / With best wishes, Camilla Gibb". Signed by Author. N° de réf. du vendeur 20676
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Vendeur : Old Goat Books, Waterloo, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : NF. Novel. Toronto Book Award winner. N° de réf. du vendeur 1130014
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