A heartbreaking story, narrated by twelve-year-old Jack, whose family is caring for a broken teen called Joseph. Joseph is misunderstood. He was incarcerated for trying to kill a teacher. Or so the rumours say. But Jack and his family see something others in town don’t want to. What's more, Joseph has a daughter he’s never seen. So the two boys go on a journey through the bitter Maine winter to help Joseph find his baby - no matter the cost.Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.'Be prepared to be moved' Telegraph'A tone and directness reminiscent of John Steinbeck' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the WeekCover illustration by Darya Shnykina.

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Utgivningsdatum:2017-03-02
Mått:131 x 197 x 13 mm
Vikt:160 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Andersen Press Ltd
Medarbetare:Darya Shnykina
ISBN:9781783445042
Utmärkelser:Long-listed for CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 (UK)

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Kapitelböcker inom Barn och ungdom
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Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.

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