Soonchild by Russell Hoban

Soonchild by Russell Hoban

"Hoban is the best sort of genius." Patrick Ness, The Guardian Somewhere in the Arctic Circle, Sixteen-Face John, a shaman, learns that his first child, a soonchild, cannot hear the World Songs from her mother's womb. The World Songs are what inspire all newborns to come out into the world, and John must find them for her. But how? The answer takes him through many lifetimes and many shape-shifts, as well as encounters with beasts, demons and a mysterious benevolent owl spirit, Ukpika, who is linked to John's past...

Every reader will come away with a different opinion of this extraordinary piece of workOne thing that we might all agree on is that profound and thought-provoking philosophical messages weave through the text, that once read, will call you back again and again. * Buzz Words *
This book is worth a read for its timeless quality, deep insight into human nature and praiseworthy demonstration of satire and wit. Anojni, age 15 * YARRA *

Russell Hoban is the author of many acclaimed novels for grown-ups, including Turtle Diary and Riddley Walker. He once described himself as “an addict to writing” and wrote more than 50 books for children, including such classics as Bedtime for Frances, How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen and The Sea-Thing Child. Born in Pennsylvania in 1925, he moved to London in 1969, where he lived until his death in 2011.

Alexis Deacon's first picture book, Slow Loris was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. His
second, Beegu, was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award and selected by the New York Times
as one of the year's best illustrated children's books. In 2008, he was chosen as one of the Booktrust's ten Best New Illustrators. A Place to Call Home (9781406323023), illustrated by Viviane Schwarz, was nominated for the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny prize. He lives in London, SE15.

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ISBN 13	9781406344189
ISBN 10	1406344184
Title	Soonchild
Author	Russell Hoban
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Walker Books Ltd
Year published	2015-04-01
Number of pages	144
Prizes	Short-listed for UKLA Book Award 2013 (UK)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.