The Book of Lost Things. - Couverture souple

Connolly, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1442429348 ISBN 13 : 9781442429345

Editeur : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2011

Synopsis

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A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

'Here Connolly steps directly into the enchanted forest, and the journey along its twisting path is as sinister and unsettling as anything invented by the Brothers Grimm . . . Connolly's control of this material is superb; tension, terror and gallows humour make the book a gripping read. But this allegorical coming-of-age story also cleverly shows the way that traditional stories have been used to reflect the sometimes harsh concerns of our world.' (Eithne Farry, Daily Mail)

'A moving fable, brilliantly imagined, about the agony of loss and the pain of young adulthood' (The Times)

It's imaginative, funny, sad and profound - fairy tales within a fairy tale, a child's adventure, a fantasy journey; it's about growing old and has the last word on dying . . . Each re-reading still brings a sigh and a moment of reflection. (Radio Times 2015-10-13)

'Connolly imagines the emotional cave-in of puberty intelligently, even perceptively' (Guardian)

'Engaging, magical, thoughtful read' (Independent)

'A new interpretation of old fairy tales, it is imaginative and beautifully written.' (Choice)

'This is no saccharine fairytale, but an eerie fable that's perfect for long winter nights' (Daily Mail)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This illustrated edition includes two new short stories - Cinderella, A Version and The Rat King, the latter introducing the Crooked Man who is central to the world of The Book of Lost Things - and an afterword from the author.

'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . . .' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the Crooked Man comes. And David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes, wolves and monsters in his quest to find the legendary Book of Lost Things.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1442429348
• ISBN 13: 9781442429345
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368