Catcall

by Linda Newbery (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $3.35

  It's a time of change for Josh. He has a relatively new stepdad and a brand new baby sister. But for Josh's younger brother, Jamie, the family upheaval has deeply disturbing consequences: he refuses to speak, and after a vivid, frightening dream develops an obsession with wild cats. With his parents so preoccupied, it's up to Josh - who's always been the quiet one - to keep the family together and find a cure for his brother's strange behaviour. And in helping Jamie to recover his voice, Josh discovers an unexpectedly resonant one of his own. CATCALL is a tense, gripping and atmospheric novel, full of powerful ideas, and blending deep psychological tension with fast-paced action - highly-acclaimed author Linda Newbery at her most compelling and insightful.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.35

  It's a time of change for everyone is Josh's family - a relatively new stepdad and a brand new baby sister. For Josh's younger brother Jamie, the family upheaval has deeply disturbing consequences: he refuses to speak, and after a vivid, frightening dream develops an obsession with wild cats. With his parents so preoccupied, it's up to Josh to be the peacemaker, the healer - and to unravel and find a cure for his brother's strange behaviour, and keep the family together. In helping Jamie to recover his voice, Josh discovers an unexpectedly resonant one of his own. Catcall is a gripping and atmospheric novel, with a contemporary urban setting, full of powerful ideas, and blending deep psychological tension with fast-paced action. It is highly-acclaimed author Linda Newbery at her most compelling and insightful.