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A Short Stay in Purgatory (Red Fox young adult books)

A Short Stay in Purgatory (Red Fox young adult books)

by Alan Durant (Author)

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    Paperback 1997

    $7.78
Synopsis

In these twelve stories, enter teenage purgatory at its most honest, and meet a whole host of characters you'll quickly recognise: a secret admirer, burning up with jealousy and desire; Karen, confronting her anxiety about pregnancy; Alex, contemplating life after school; or maybe Suze, looking forward to her first sexual experience with mixed feelings. Ranging in mood from high comedy to deep pathos, Alan Durant's intense short stories capture the sweet delight and bitter misery of hormone-charged youth. . . .

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 128
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 01 May 1997
ISBN 10: 009913781X
ISBN 13: 9780099137818
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Falling somewhere between the wild joy of heaven and the misery of hell, purgatory is one bittersweet state you'll never forget.

Media Reviews
These direct, strong stories held my attention completely * TES *
Durant's vivid, simple language brings to life a range of poignant and beautiful experiences * Independent *
Author Bio
Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Mouse Party, and Big Bad Bunny to first fiction like My Little Troll stories to the teen thrillers Publish or Die and The Ring of Truth to series such as Creepe Hall, Leggs United and the forthcoming Bad Boyz. He is the author of the older novels A Short Stay in Purgatory, The Good Book,and Blood for Random House.