Destined to die on his 14th birthday, Pepper embarks on a dangerous voyage while watching out for angels, an effort that helps him experience the magnificent possibilities of life and question his fate. By the Carnegie Medal-winning author of The White Darkness. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
'There are other authors writing for all ages who are good, and a few who are very good indeed. But on form Geraldine McCaughrean is in a class of her own, and this latest story is as fine as anything she has written yet.' ( Nicholas Tucker)
'I couldn't put it down. It's wise and odd and funny, and the plot kept zipping off in unexpected directions right to the end . . . everybody should read Geraldine McCaughrean.' ( Philip Reeve)
'this is irresistible reading, to enchant all ages . . . Pepper Roux can make you happy too.' ( Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times)
'this is irresistible reading, to enchant all ages . . . Pepper Roux can make you happy too.' ( Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times)
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.