The Simple Gift - Couverture souple

Herrick, Steven

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1405208546 ISBN 13 : 9781405208543

Editeur : Egmont Books Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Leaving his alcoholic father, Billy makes for the freedom of a freight train heading west. At Bendarat, he makes a home in a disused railway carriage, next to another hobo, Old Bill. Old Bill knows there's one simple gift he can give Billy, a place of his own to be free.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

I'm not proud.
I'm sixteen, and soon
to be homeless.
Weary of his life with his alcoholic, abusive father, sixteen-year-old Billy packs a few belongings and hits the road, hoping for something better than what he left behind. He finds a home in an abandoned freight train outside a small town, where he falls in love with rich, restless Caitlin and befriends a fellow train resident, "Old Bill," who slowly reveals a tragic past. When Billy is given a gift that changes everything, he learns not only to how forge his own path in life, but the real meaning of family.

Présentation de l'éditeur

A special reissue of a bestselling and award - winning Australian classic from popular author Steven Herrick. My hand in his stops trembling, for a moment. When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned train yard, each carries their own personal baggage. Over early mornings, long walks and cheap coffee they discover, no matter how big or small, it's the simple gifts in life that really make a difference. A life - affirming look at humanity, generosity and love.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Egmont Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1405208546
• ISBN 13: 9781405208543
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible