The Shell House by Linda Newbery
The Shell House is a beautifully-written and sensitive portrayal of love, sexuality and spirituality over two generations. Greg's casual interest in the history of a ruined mansion becomes more personal as he slowly discovers the tragic events that overwhelmed its last inhabitants. Set against a background of the modern day and the first World War, Greg's contemporary beliefs become intertwined with those of Edmund, a foot soldier whose confusion about his sexuality and identity mirrors Greg's own feelings of insecurity. This is a complex and thought-provoking book, written with elegance and subtlety. It will change the way you think.
LINDA NEWBERY is the author of a number of titles for young readers..
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| ISBN 13 | 9780385603898 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385603894 |
| Title | The Shell House |
| Author | Linda Newbery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2002-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for LA Carnegie Medal 2003, Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2003, Short-listed for Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2002 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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