The Disappeared by Gloria Whelan
From National Book Award-winning author of Homeless Bird comes a riveting tale about love and sacrifice."This will be a new subject for most young readers, and it will be eye opening."-Kirkus Reviews
Silvia will stop at nothing to save her brother.
In a war-torn country controlled by a power-hungry general, Silvia's brother has Disappeared, and she'll risk anything to find him. Norberto, the general's son, is just arrogant and foolish enough to help. He'll fall in love with her, and then he'll ask his father to set Eduardo free. At least, that's the premise on which Silvia bases her scheme.
In chapters alternating between Silvia's and Eduardo's perspectives, acclaimed author Gloria Whelan gives voice to the families who struggled to survive in 1970s Argentina . . . and to the many who still remain Disappeared.
Gerard Whelan was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and has lived and worked in a number of places around Europe. He has returned to his hometown of Wexford after spending some time in Dublin. He is the author of numerous children's books and has won numerous awards. The Guns of Easter, his first novel, won the Eils Dillon Memorial Prize for first-time authors. The Bisto Book of the Year Award was later given to Dream Invader.
He's also been named to the Reading Association of Ireland's shortlist. A Winter of Spies and Out of Nowhere are two further books by Gerard.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780142415405 |
| ISBN 10 | 0142415405 |
| Title | The Disappeared |
| Author | Gloria Whelan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Speak |
| Year published | 2010-06-10 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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