ORANGES FROM SPAIN is a collection of stories about of the trials of growing up in a community where tension, confusion and violence hold sway. Here, among other tales, a youthful seaside romance crosses the religious divide, a gang take turns at the wheel of a stolen car, and an exceptional student stirs the resentment of her troubled teacher. Set in Northern Ireland against the background of the troubles, these vignettes capture the spirit of adolescence in difficult times.

The Big Snow has sold over 20,000 copies in paperback to date.

About the Author
David Park has published three novels and one volume of short stories. He was the winner of the Authors' Club First Novel Award, the Bass Ireland Arts Award for Literature and a twice winner of the University of Ulster's McCrea Literary Award. He lives in County Down, Northern Ireland with his wife and two children.

Reviews
'Writing I can only describe as magnificent' Irish Times 'Reminicent of the earliest tales of Bernard MacLaverty ... a writer to watch' Scotland on Sunday 'If there has been a better collection than David Park's ORANGES FROM SPAIN in the last year then I fear I have not read it' Daily Telegraph 'Park is an Irish-born writer who brings his celebration of language, and humanity, to every page' Daily Mail



Book Information
ISBN 9780747571629
Author David Park
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 171g