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Thursday's Child

Thursday's Child

by SonyaHartnett (Author)

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    Paperback 2002

    $3.45
Synopsis

Now I would like to tell you about my brother, Tin. James Augustin Barnabas Flute, he was, born on a Thursday and so fated to his wanderings...During the long, hungry years of the Great Depression, Harper Flute's family struggles to cope with life on the hot, dusty land. Her younger brother Tin seeks refuge in the contrast of an ancient subterranean world. A world that nurtures but - as disturbing events in the community reveal - can also kill. A world that is silent, yet absorbs secrets. A world that has the power to change lives for ever. Young readers will find themselves both challenged and entertained by this sophisticated, entertaining new title from an internationally acclaimed author.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 224
 Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: 02 Jan 2002
ISBN 10: 0744559960
ISBN 13: 9780744559965
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Prizes: Winner of Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2002 and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2002.

Media Reviews
Beautifully written, subtle and haunting. * The Scotsman *
A lyrical, almost dreamlike account of a family's struggle to cope with the harshness of life in the Australian outback during the Depression. * Financial Times *
The writing never falters. The book has an immensely powerful realisation of pace, compelling characters, soul tearing moments, and atmosphere that seeps into your life. * Books For Keeps *
Author Bio
The author of numerous successful novels, including The Ghost's Child and winner of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2008.