The Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher
Shahrazad's life hangs by a thread - can Marjan find the story that will save her? ** Story: In this powerful retelling of 1001 Arabian Nights, Shahrazad is running out of stories and her life and those of many women are in danger until Marzad comes to her rescue. * Themes: justice, fairness, the importance of stories, story-telling, relationships, disability, women's roles * Genre: English literary heritage (Arabian Nights), adventure story * Multicultural`a story of peril and intrigue beautifully written'
Books for Keeps****
'The novel asserts the power of stories to educate and awaken dulled emotions'
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Susan Fletcher was born in 1979 in Birmingham. `Eve Green' was her first novel which went on to be a best-selling success. `Oystercatchers' and `Witch Light' followed. `The Silver Dark Sea', her most recent novel, was published in 2012.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007114863 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007114869 |
| Title | The Shadow Spinner |
| Author | Susan Fletcher |
| Series | Cascades |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2001-03-20 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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