Description
A lyrical, gritty and poignant story of a boy crossing the line between childhood and adulthood.
About the Author
Jennifer Johnston is one of the foremost Irish writers of her, or any, generation. She has won the Whitbread Prize (THE OLD JEST), the Evening Standard Best First Novel Award (for THE CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS), the Yorkshire Post Award, Best Book of the Year (twice, for THE CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS and HOW MANY MILES TO BABYLON?). She was also shortlisted for the Booker Prize with SHADOWS ON OUR SKIN.
Reviews
Masterly -- Penelope Lively * The Sunday Times *
She has created a world of her own... of such material is the finest literature made -- Derek Mahon * Irish Times *
A bittersweet demonstration of the impossibility of love... shot through with a luminous magic -- John Walsh * Independent *
Superbly executed... both enchanted and enchanting * Daily Telegraph *
Book Information
ISBN 9780747267911
Author Jennifer Johnston
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Headline Review
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 162g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 131mm * 15mm