Swan Boy
Autor Nikki Sheehanen Limba Engleză Paperback – 11 oct 2016 – vârsta de la 9 până la 13 ani
BILLY ELLIOT meets BLACK SWAN in this powerful story about a young boy who confronts grief, turns his fear of being different into a strength, and discovers the magical power of change.
When Johnny’s father dies, his family must leave their home, move to a tiny apartment in a busy city, and start life over. Without his old friends to support him, he becomes the favorite target of a bully at his new school. When all hope for fitting in seems lost, a chance encounter with a swan sparks a series of events that result in Johnny playing the lead in his school’s all-boy version of Swan Lake. His teacher wants him to live the role, and when feathers start sprouting on his chest, Johnny begins to understand his true potential.
But will he be strong or brave enough to beat his bullies, take care of his brother, support his mother and find a place for himself among all of the chaos in his life?
This magical coming-of-age story will touch anyone who has struggled with insecurity, change, grief, and the difficulty of listening to their inner voice to find the strength to become his or her own unique individual.
When Johnny’s father dies, his family must leave their home, move to a tiny apartment in a busy city, and start life over. Without his old friends to support him, he becomes the favorite target of a bully at his new school. When all hope for fitting in seems lost, a chance encounter with a swan sparks a series of events that result in Johnny playing the lead in his school’s all-boy version of Swan Lake. His teacher wants him to live the role, and when feathers start sprouting on his chest, Johnny begins to understand his true potential.
But will he be strong or brave enough to beat his bullies, take care of his brother, support his mother and find a place for himself among all of the chaos in his life?
This magical coming-of-age story will touch anyone who has struggled with insecurity, change, grief, and the difficulty of listening to their inner voice to find the strength to become his or her own unique individual.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781780749242
ISBN-10: 1780749244
Pagini: 240
Dimensiuni: 130 x 197 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Oneworld Publications
Colecția Oneworld Publications
ISBN-10: 1780749244
Pagini: 240
Dimensiuni: 130 x 197 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Oneworld Publications
Colecția Oneworld Publications
Recenzii
"Swan Boy is uniquely written, full of personality, and politically charged. It has the power to heal individuals who have faced similar circumstances and to hopefully evoke change, especially in those who stand by passively without intervening. Swan Boy is the wakeup call many need, delivered in the nicest way possible."
—YA Books Central
"A beautiful, magical book about families and friends, loss and change, growing up, fitting in - and learning who you really are."
—Liz Kessler, New York Times Bestselling author of the Emily Windsnap series
"A tender tale of friendship, loss and fitting in - or not…the main character, Johnny, and his younger brother Mojo, will tug at all heartstrings."
—The Guardian
"A moving story about grief, resilience and courage."
—Financial Times
"A beautiful and poignant story about friendship, acceptance and loss. Exquisite characterisation and lots of LEAPING."
—Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher
"Just finished SWAN BOY with a tear in my eye and fireworks in my heart. Tender, funny, wise and just a little bit magical."
—Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy
"An incredibly uplifting novel about learning to be yourself. I loved it."
—Sarah Crossan, author of Apple and Rain
—YA Books Central
"A beautiful, magical book about families and friends, loss and change, growing up, fitting in - and learning who you really are."
—Liz Kessler, New York Times Bestselling author of the Emily Windsnap series
"A tender tale of friendship, loss and fitting in - or not…the main character, Johnny, and his younger brother Mojo, will tug at all heartstrings."
—The Guardian
"A moving story about grief, resilience and courage."
—Financial Times
"A beautiful and poignant story about friendship, acceptance and loss. Exquisite characterisation and lots of LEAPING."
—Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher
"Just finished SWAN BOY with a tear in my eye and fireworks in my heart. Tender, funny, wise and just a little bit magical."
—Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy
"An incredibly uplifting novel about learning to be yourself. I loved it."
—Sarah Crossan, author of Apple and Rain
Notă biografică
Nikki Sheehan is the youngest daughter of a rocket scientist. Sheehan achieved a first class degree in linguistics and worked as a subtitler on Coronation Street and The Simpsons. She later studied developmental psychology and journalism and continues to work as a freelance journalist and copywriter, specializing in parenting features. Sheehan has three children and is also a story mentor with Little Green Pig (Ministry of Stories) helping children to access their creativity. In addition, Sheehan is also one of three organizers of Brighton Rocks Books, the first mini festival of children's writing in the area. Sheehan is also the author of Who Framed Klaris Cliff? published by O.U.P in 2014. She lives in Brighton, U.K.