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CATCALL
by
LINDA NEWBERY
Książka używana, w języku angielskim Stan książki: bdb
Oprawa: miękka
Ilość stron: 181
Rok wydania: 2007
Jake Hope, ACHUKA
'expertly contrasts knowledge and understanding against fears and doubt. Stepping beyond mere sibling rivalry, childhood neurosis is depicted here with an astute accuracy, but also with compassion and perception... The tectonics of familial relationships and alliance are related with extraordinary power and prowess.'
The Scotsman
An engaging story that blends reality and the supernatural to compelling effect.
The School Librarian
Quietly compelling ... a moving and insightful portrayal of a common family situation, given extra dramatic tension by Jamie's lion persona
Nina Smith, Cotswold Bookstore, BERTRAM'S BUYER'S GUIDE
'An interesting and touching story of two young boys dealing with the arrival of their new baby sister and their parent's marriage break up in their own strange and unique way... A must read book for parents and children alike.'
Jill Murphy, THEBOOKBAG.CO.UK
'a very strong psychological drama... Josh and Jamie are battling demons that most children will recognise as demons of their own and the book's great pace and tension building with keep them reading.'
Mark Betteney, WRITE AWAY
'I thoroughly enjoyed this book.... well-crafted... The characters are believable, the problem is well depicted; the tension it creates is tangible, and the solution comes as a great relief.'
CAROUSEL
'Atmospheric and empathetic, this is an intense novel about two brothers.'
Sue Roe, THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
'presents a moving and insightful portrayal of a common family situation, given extra dramatic tension by Jamie's lion persona and by the links between animal and human behaviour as observed by Josh, a thoughtful, sympathetic narrator who grows in empathy and self-knowledge in a very satisfying way throughout the book.'
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.
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