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Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire

by Henning Mankell (Author)

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    Paperback 2002

    $3.25
Synopsis

A brave, moving and unflinchingly honest YA novel about a young girl's life in Mozambique, where poverty, exploitation, HIV/AIDS and the legacy of war are constant problems. This book continues the story of Sofia, from Secrets in the Fire, who lost her legs after a landmine accident.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 240
 Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 01 Sep 2002
ISBN 10: 1865087149
ISBN 13: 9781865087146

Media Reviews
'Mankell presents the facts in a way that young readers will find interesting and affecting.'Viewpoint Vol 10 No 4 2002bittersweet and enchanging', Emma, student reviewer.generous and thoughtful novel that makes an unimaginable crisis accessible.'Reader's review in Good Readingworthy of attention for its graphic portrayal of a society bereft of what Westerners consider the most basic of necessities.' Magpies, Sep 2002
Author Bio
Henning Mankell is a well-known Swedish writer of novels and plays. His detective novels are published in the UK by Harvill. He spends half his time in Mozambique, where he manages the National Theatre.Anna Patterson is an award-winning translator who lives in Scotland.