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A Bridge to the Stars
eBook - Joel Gustafson Stories
ISBN/EAN: 9781849398114
Umbreit-Nr.: 6369160
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 160 S., 0.24 MB
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 15.07.2009
Auflage: 1/2009
E-Book
Format: EPUB
DRM: Adobe DRM
- Zusatztext
- 12 year old Joel lives with his father in the cold northern part of Sweden. At night he often sneaks out of his father's house to look for a lonely dog he has seen from his window. On the bridge across the icy river he starts a secret society and has adventures. But one night he discovers that his father's bed is also empty and will have to come terms with his father's new-found love. The harsh reality of Joel's world comes vividly to life and leaves the reader spellbound.
- Kurztext
- 12 year old Joel lives with his father in the cold northern part of Sweden. At night he often sneaks out of his father's house to look for a lonely dog he has seen from his window. On the bridge across the icy river he starts a secret society and has adventures. But one night he discovers that his father's bed is also empty and will have to come terms with his father's new-found love. The harsh reality of Joel's world comes vividly to life and leaves the reader spellbound.
- Autorenportrait
- <p><b>Henning Mankell</b>(1948-2015) became a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries continue to dominate bestseller lists all over the globe and his books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series<i>Wallander</i>, starring Kenneth Branagh.</p><p>Driven by a desire to change the world and to fight against racism and nationalism, Mankell devoted much of his time to working with charities in Africa, including SOS Childrens Villages and PLAN International, where he was also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008, the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience.</p><p><b>www.henningmankell.com</b></p>
- Schlagzeile
- <p>One of the world's bestselling authors has written a moving story about a teenager's life in Northern Sweden.</p>