The Toll Bridge (Red Fox young adult books)

The Toll Bridge (Red Fox young adult books)

by Aidan Chambers (Author)

Synopsis

Everyone seems to know best when it comes to Jan's future - but he's still working out for himself who he really is. Jan feels so hemmed in by the pressures of family and friends, he decides to leave home and live alone in the house on the toll bridge. While there, he meets Tess and Adam and their close bond of friendship develops into something which has devastating effects on them all.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 03 Aug 1995

ISBN 10: 0099503115
ISBN 13: 9780099503118
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: The fourth books in the critically acclaimed Dance Sequence by Carnegie Medal-winning author, Aidan Chambers

Media Reviews
One of the most original and rewarding teenage novels--not to be missed. -- Books for Keeps
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.