The Nest by Kenneth Oppel
The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory. The New York Times Book ReviewSteve just wants to save his baby brother but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen.
For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to fix the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered.
All he has to do is say Yes. But yes is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back?
Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.
Kenneth Oppel a seulement douze ans lorsqu'il d?cide de devenir auteur. Il fait ses d?buts en ?crivant des romans de science-fiction, puis se lance dans l'?criture de contes de sorciers. L'ann?e o? il finit ses ?tudes secondaires, son premier livre, Colin's Fantastic Video Adventure, est sur les tablettes de toutes les librairies. Kenneth a poursuit ses ?tudes en cin?ma et en anglais ? l'Universit? de Toronto. ? ce jour, il a publi? plus de 20 livres pour enfants et adolescents, ainsi qu'un roman pour adultes. Il a remport? de nombreux prix prestigieux et a gagn? l'admiration de millions de jeunes lecteurs partout dans le monde. Silverwing, Sunwing, Firewing et Darkwing ainsi que Brise-Ciel et Fils du ciel figurent parmi ses plus grands succ?s. Kenneth est n? en 1967 ? Port Alberni, une petite ville situ?e sur l'?le de Vancouver. Il vit maintenant ? Toronto avec sa conjointe et ses trois enfants.
Kenneth Oppel was born in 1967 in Port Alberni, British Columbia and spent most of his childhood in Victoria and Halifax. He has a BA from the University of Toronto (a double major in cinema studies and English). He is the best-selling author of the Silverwing series wich has sold over a million copies worldwide and has won numerous awards including the Mr. Christie's Book Award, the CLA Book of the Year for Children Award and the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, as well as a host of children's choice awards across the country. Kenneth lives in Toronto, Ontario.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781481432337 |
| ISBN 10 | 1481432338 |
| Title | The Nest |
| Author | Kenneth Oppel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon And Schuster Books For Young Readers |
| Year published | 2016-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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