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Wondrous Oblivion

Wondrous Oblivion

by PaulMorrison (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

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Synopsis

Eleven-year-old David Wiseman is mad about cricket - unfortunately, he's not terribly good at it; indeed his stunning ineptitude with bat and ball has made him the laughing-stock of his school. When a West Indian family move next door and build a cricket net in their back garden, he's in seventh heaven - he can practise, hone his non-existent skills - but in the sheltered protectorate of 1960s England, their arrival serves to inflame local feeling and before long, David finds himself caught up in a spiteful tangle of racial tensions, a war of gossip and petty vandalism.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 240
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 15 Apr 2004
ISBN 10: 0340884053
ISBN 13: 9780340884058
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
FOR THE FILM: 'Morrison displays terrific restraint when dealing with big themes and perfectly captures the entrenched hostility to all things foreign ... The intelligent script, magical realist flourishes and impressive production design, meanwhile, make this a standout film.' -- The Scotsman 20030813 'a fond study of the relationship between a Jewish family and its Jamaican neighbours in 1960s England.' -- The Independent 20030813 'Bend it like Botham' -- The Independent 20030813 'Clearly resembles Billy Elliot - another tale of a young boy profoundly at odds with his surroundings.' -- Edinburgh Film Festival 20030813 'A cricketing Billy Elliot aims to hit British fim audiences for six.' -- Sunday Telegraph 20030813
Author Bio
Paul Morrison wrote and directed the film of WONDROUS OBLIVION, as well as writing the novelisation. He has worked on a wide range of material, from campaign films and documentaries through to tv dramas and now movies. He recently wrote and directed his first feature film, SOLOMON AND GAENOR, which was nominated for an Oscar.