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Combining viewpoints from the book's major and minor characters, Cross enlivens a complex tale set amidst an urban community controlled by an old-fashioned gangster. With tell-tale skill and precision, the author gets deep under the skin of Ashley--the teenage protagonist who falls victim to both a stalker and the powerful, community bully. Revolting against the restraints placed on her by her mother's acute illness, it is understandable why Ashley feels the need for her alternative existence as Cindy, a graffiti painter. Unfortunately, her imaginative night-time work is not as invisible as she would like to think.
Eddie Beale, ringmaster of his own local circle of dubious cronies, takes a shine to Ashley's artistic talents. He invites her into his underworld and provides her mother with the care she so desperately needs. Ashley repays Eddie's help by entertaining him with athletic circus tricks. It's only when she calls on him directly to help her deal with a threatening stalker that Ashley realises that she's now too involved and too indebted to this equally deadly character.
Tightrope is a classy piece of writing that is difficult to put down. The characters and plot draw you in and the thrilling climax delivers everything the rest of the book promises. It's Gillian Cross at her best. (Age 11 and over) --John McLay
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: VERY GOOD. 1st Edition. 1999. OUP. First. Hard Cover. Book- VG+. DJ- VG. 8.5x5.5. 199pp. Ex-libris. Seller Inventory # 1696473
Book Description Condition: Como nuevo. Eddie looks after his friends. At least, as long as they entertain him. When he starts taking notice of Ashley, she is happy to put on a show to be part of the excitement which surrounds him. Then she realizes someone is stalking her, leaving messages that get uglier and uglier. Can Eddie help? EAN: 9780192718044 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Título: TightropeAutor: Gillian Cross Editorial: Oxford University Press (1 enero 1999) Idioma: EN Páginas: 209 Formato: Tapa dura Peso: 392 Año de publicación: 1999. Seller Inventory # Happ-2022-02-17-171541
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # SONG0192718045