A Greyhound of a Girl - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1419701681 ISBN 13 : 9781419701689

Synopsis

Mary O'Hara is a sharp and cheeky 12-year-old Dublin schoolgirl who is bravely facing the fact that her beloved Granny is dying. But Granny can't let go of life, and when a mysterious young woman turns up in Mary's street with a message for her Granny, Mary gets pulled into an unlikely adventure. The woman is the ghost of Granny's own mother, who has come to help her daughter say good-bye to her loved ones and guide her safely out of this world. She needs the help of Mary and her mother, Scarlett, who embark on a road trip to the past. Four generations of women travel on a midnight car journey. One of them is dead, one of them is dying, one of them is driving, and one of them is just starting out. Praise for "A Greyhound of a Girl" STARRED REVIEW"A warm, witty, exquisitely nuanced multigenerational story." -"Kirkus Reviews," starred review STARRED REVIEW"This elegantly constructed yet beautifully simple story, set in Ireland and spun with affection by Booker Prize-winner Doyle, will be something different for YA readers. These four lilting voices will linger long after the book is closed." -"Booklist," starred review STARRED REVIEW "Written mostly in dialogue, at which Doyle excels, and populated with a charming foursome of Irish women, this lovely tale is as much about overcoming the fear of death as it is about death itself." -"Publishers Weekly," starred review "In this moving and artfully structured ghost tale, four generations of Irish women come together. A big part of the pleasure here is the rhythm of the language and the contrasting voices of the generations. Any opportunity to read it aloud would be a treat." -"Horn Book" "For children grieving the death of a parent or grandparent, this book provides comfort." -"Library Media Connection"

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The best-ever children's novel from the brilliant Roddy Doyle is a funny, sad story about four generations of a family. 12 year ol d Mary O'Hara's beloved, joke-cracking grandmother is near the en d of her life. Letting go is hard - until a mysterious young woma n appears at Mary's door. She is the ghost of Granny's long-dead mammy and her mission is to help her dying daughter say goodbye t o the ones she loves. But first she needs someone to drive them a ll to the old family farm for a visit to the past. A GREYHOUND OF A GIRL is a perfectly-pitched, sharp and tender tale of family h istory, cracking characters, and bonds between mothers and daught ers that will entrance readers from 10 to adult.

Présentation de l'éditeur

12 year old Mary's beloved grandmother is near the end of her life. Letting go is hard - until Granny's long-dead mammy appears. Her ghost has returned to help her dying daughter say goodbye to the ones she loves. But first she needs to take them all on a road trip to the past. A GREYHOUND OF A GIRL is a perfectly-pitched funny and tender tale about four generations of an Irish family, and the special bonds between mothers and daughters. It will entrance readers from 10 to adult.

Détails de l'édition

• Date d'édition: 1657
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419701681
• ISBN 13: 9781419701689
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 201
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible