Door of No Return by Sarah Mussi
Zac must carry on his murdered grandfather's search for answers, which draws him deep into the history of slavery in Ghana. Except it might not all be ancient history. Winner of the Glen Dimplex Children's Book Award 2007.
'.. one of the most thought-provoking and complete debut novels published recently ... It's got just about everything between its covers, from hair-raising excitement and chatacters that are so memorable they'll stay with you forever, to breath-taking vistas of Africa as well as almost every emotion you can think of. You'll be gripped by it, moved by it and once you've read it you'll want everyone else to read it too because it's different and original.' * Lovereading *
'... powerful and extremely well-plotted modern adventure novel rooted in the terrible actuality and legacy of the African slave trade ... Sarah Mussi bravely engages with the most serious issues - friendship, trust, betrayal, greed, degradation, survival, the presence of the past. ... Sarah Mussi's narrator, a 16-year-old hoodie, Zac, is wholly disarming and her writing is consistently robust, vivid and tensile.' * Kevin Crossley, Judge of the Glen Dimplex New Writers Award *
... consistently engaging ... This is a really excellent and original thriller. ... its premise and Zac's wry, streetwise voice make it fresh, funny and compelling. * Amanda Craig, The Times *
'... original, page-turning ... filled with action, adventure, emotions, a well crafted plot and a delicately handled theme regarding the roles of Britain and Ghana during the slaving era. ... a contemporary adventure story' * Writeaway.org *
' a rollicking good mystery story' * TES *
'... an intelligent and well-plotted blend of Treasure Island, King Solomon's Mines and Roots ... Suspense and important history in one fine novel.' * Kirkus *
'a complex, masterful story' * School Library Journal *
'exciting mystery' * Klliatt *
'... powerful and extremely well-plotted modern adventure novel rooted in the terrible actuality and legacy of the African slave trade ... Sarah Mussi bravely engages with the most serious issues - friendship, trust, betrayal, greed, degradation, survival, the presence of the past. ... Sarah Mussi's narrator, a 16-year-old hoodie, Zac, is wholly disarming and her writing is consistently robust, vivid and tensile.' * Kevin Crossley, Judge of the Glen Dimplex New Writers Award *
... consistently engaging ... This is a really excellent and original thriller. ... its premise and Zac's wry, streetwise voice make it fresh, funny and compelling. * Amanda Craig, The Times *
'... original, page-turning ... filled with action, adventure, emotions, a well crafted plot and a delicately handled theme regarding the roles of Britain and Ghana during the slaving era. ... a contemporary adventure story' * Writeaway.org *
' a rollicking good mystery story' * TES *
'... an intelligent and well-plotted blend of Treasure Island, King Solomon's Mines and Roots ... Suspense and important history in one fine novel.' * Kirkus *
'a complex, masterful story' * School Library Journal *
'exciting mystery' * Klliatt *
Sarah Mussi is an English woman who lived in Ghana for many years. Married to a Ghanaian, she currently lives in England and works as a school teacher. This is her first novel.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340903216 |
| ISBN 10 | 034090321X |
| Title | Door of No Return |
| Author | Sarah Mussi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2007-04-19 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Prizes | Winner of Glen Dimplex New Writers Award 2007 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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