Close to the Wind - Softcover

Walter, Jon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910200174 ISBN 13: 9781910200179

Publisher: David Fickling Books, 2015

Synopsis

A war torn country - a town that is burning. A single ship waits at the port for those who can escape. How can a boy and his grandfather hope to get on board? And will they find his mother before it leaves? When Papa meets two old friends, he makes a deal that could save them all., But this is only the beginning of the journey for Malik. If he is to escape he will need all of his courage, his sense of right and wrong and a magic trick that he must practice till it's perfect.

About this title

Review:

'I can't recommend it highly enough' The Guardian ; 'A beautiful read' The Sun ; 'Original and cleverly plotted tale of betrayal, sacrifice and ingenuity illuminates the refugee experience in any place or time' Children's Book of the Week, The Sunday Times

About the Author:

Jon Walter is a former photo-journalist who lives in East Sussex. A long time ago he went to Warwick University and studied English & Theatre before going on to sell T-shirts on Brighton Pier. He likes being warm in cold places and eating nice food.

About this edition

• Publisher: David Fickling Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1910200174
• ISBN 13: 9781910200179
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304