Turbulence by Jan Mark
Clay is a normal teenager who likes watching films with her Dad and doing her paper round. But when a new neighbour befriends her Mum, she starts to feel uneasy. Since when did their lives revolve around his? And why is everything suddenly so complicated?Clay knows there is something odd about the new family, yet she can't help being drawn to them like everyone else...This book is by turns hilariously funny and very creepy. It talks about the power one individual can yield. And Clay meanwhile is growing up. It is stunningly original and never simplistic. It simply deserves to be read.
A witty, exciting, page turner of a story* Hackwriters.com *
A fascinating account of how rumours can build and how important family is. A thought-provoking read. * Caroline Franklin *
Fantastically well observed * Newcastle upon Tyne journal *
A lovely, wryly witty version of daily life with joyous characterisation * Books for Keeps *
A very compelling read * The School Librarian *
Told with wry wit and humour, employing sharp irony and masterful dialogue * Carnegie nominations *
STRATFORD BOYS: A hugely enjoyable and dazzilingly clever novel * The Guardian *
'The story is told with wry wit and humour, employing sharp irony and masterful dialogue.' * The Carnegie Medal Website *
A fascinating account of how rumours can build and how important family is. A thought-provoking read. * Caroline Franklin *
Fantastically well observed * Newcastle upon Tyne journal *
A lovely, wryly witty version of daily life with joyous characterisation * Books for Keeps *
A very compelling read * The School Librarian *
Told with wry wit and humour, employing sharp irony and masterful dialogue * Carnegie nominations *
STRATFORD BOYS: A hugely enjoyable and dazzilingly clever novel * The Guardian *
'The story is told with wry wit and humour, employing sharp irony and masterful dialogue.' * The Carnegie Medal Website *
Jan Mark has twice won the Carnegie Medal for her children's fiction as well as many other awards. She is a former Signal Poetry Prize judge and a regular children's books reviewer.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340860991 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340860995 |
| Title | Turbulence |
| Author | Jan Mark |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2005-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2006 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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