The Light Jar by Lisa Thompson
"Thoughtful and hugely empathetic" (The Guardian).The Light Jar is a compelling mystery that celebrates imagination and the light within.Nate and his mother are running away. Fleeing from a bad situation at home, they hide out in an abandoned cottage in the middle of a forest. Though it's old and run-down, at least it's a place of their own.Then Nate's mother heads off for groceries and doesn't return. Has she run into trouble, or simply abandoned him? He is left alone and afraid, with the dark -- and all his old fears -- closing in on him.But comfort can come from the most unexpected of places: like a strange girl trying to solve the mystery of a treasure hunt, and the reappearance of a friend from his past. Will Nate find the bravery he needs to face down his fears, survive on his own, and ultimately illuminate his future?The Light Jar is a captivating story of fear and hope, loneliness and friendship, and finding the light within, even in the darkest of times.The Goldfish Boy, The Light Jar, and The Day I Was Erased are all written by Lisa Thompson. She's worked as a radio broadcast assistant for a variety of companies, including the BBC and an independent production firm that produces plays and comedy shows. During this time, she had the opportunity to make tea for a number of celebrities. Her family and she live in Suffolk, England. Her Twitter handle is @lthompsonwrites, and her website is lisathompsonauthor.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781338216301 |
| ISBN 10 | 1338216309 |
| Title | The Light Jar |
| Author | Lisa Thompson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Scholastic Press |
| Year published | 2019-02-26 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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