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The Copper Elephant - Softcover

Rapp, Adam

 
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Synopsis

In a world where children under twelve are used as slave labor in subterranean lime mines, eleven-year-old Whensday Bluehouse struggles to survive the continuous poison rains and evade the ruthless Syndicate Soldiers. Reprint.

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Review

"This raw-voiced story is both distinctive and unique, with Rapp's grim vision brilliantly executed." --"Booklist" "This is deftly and convincingly constructed, and young adults who read for the pleasures of darkness will find it grimly satisfying." --"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"

About the Author

Adam Rapp is a playwright and author of two previous young adult novels, The Buffalo Tree and Missing the Piano, the latter named Best Book for Young Adults as well as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers by the American Library Association. He lives in New York City.

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