Dance On My Grave

Dance On My Grave

by Aidan Chambers (Author)

Synopsis

Life in his seaside town is uneventful for Hal Robinson, nothing unusual, exciting or odd ever happens to him - until now that is. Until the summer of his 16th birthday when he reaches a crossroads of choices in life. He foolishly takes a friend's boat for a day's sailing, gets into difficulty and is rescued by Barry Gorman. Their ensuing relationship results in a tumultuous summer for Hal as he experiences the intense emotions of his first teenage love.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 03 Aug 1995

ISBN 10: 0099502917
ISBN 13: 9780099502913
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: The story of one extraordinary summer in a seaside town.

Media Reviews
Clever and imaginative--vividly creating the atmosphere of summer in a seaside town and the intensity of adult love. -- The Evening Standard
Author Bio
Aidan Chambers lives in Gloucestershire with his American wife Nancy. He has received international acclaim for his provocative and challenging novels for teenagers and young adults. Among many prizes, he has won the Carnegie Medal and the American Printz Award for Postcards from No Man's Land and the Hans Christian Medal for the body of his work. His books are translated into many languages and he travels extensively on speaking engagements. He is a playwright and an anthologist and also writes stories for younger children. In 1982 Aidan and Nancy were given the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for their work on behalf of children's books.