Passing for White
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Passing for White by Tanya Landman
Treachery, adventure and dreams of freedom triumph in this stunningly evocative historical adventure, inspired by a stunning real-life story and re-imagined for a teen audience."Convincing and captivating" – CBI
"A thought-provoking odyssey" – Guardian
"Grips the reader and doesn't let go, from one tense encounter to the next" – Scotsman Magazine
"It's gently educational … but nothing detracts from the fact that it's a darned good story and it's one which will appeal to both male and female readersJust as a good story, well written it's worth five stars, easily” – The Bookbag
"Harrowing in places and still chillingly relevant, this is an absolute must read for all YA fans" – In Need of a Read, Blog
Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal-winning Buffalo Soldier. In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school! She lives in Devon with her sons, a Siamese cat and two Labradors.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781781126813 |
| ISBN 10 | 178112681X |
| Title | Passing for White |
| Author | Tanya Landman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2017-05-11 |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for UKLA Award 2018, Long-listed for Grampian Children's Book Award 2018, Long-listed for Southern Schools Book Awards 2018, Nominated for Carnegie Medal 2018 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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