Solitaire by Bernard Ashley
This is a challenging and provocative new novel from Carnegie-nominated author Bernard Ashley.When shipwrecked 'Pax' is discovered by an elderly man searching for his only grandson and the heir to his business, the two form an unlikely but powerful bond. But as Pax regains his memories, haunting truths and guilt-ridden deception reveal that their destinies have been long intertwined by a silent betrayal that could yet tear them apart.From the terrors of people-trafficking in Smokescreen, Bernard Ashley delves into the murky waters of the arms trade for Solitaire's shipwrecks, secrets and shocking discoveries, that will have readers gripped from the start.
Ashley builds the emotional tension brilliantly throughout the novel so that by the time the book reaches its heart wrenching finale you genuinely care about the characters involved* Evening Echo (Cork) *
will have readers gripped from the start * Betty Bookmark Five Star Review *
A powerful adventure novel, Solitaire is full of unexpected twists and plenty of thrills to excite the reader. It is a story of loyalty, deception, war and peace, in which a silent betrayal is exposed by haunting memories and hidden truths. It will enthrall those aged 9 and over. * Aldershot News and Mail - September 2009 *
Being cast away on a tropical island is a favourite fantasy. In Solitaire, Bernard Ashley skilfully turns the theme into an intriguing mystery novel with a strong and appealing hero and an unexpected twist at the end. A great, thought provoking read. * Northern Echo *
Bernard Ashley's Solitaire is out-and-out adventure stuff from the first page to the very last...Continuous action makes this an enthralling book for the 11s-plus. * Newbury Weekly News *
will have readers gripped from the start * Betty Bookmark Five Star Review *
A powerful adventure novel, Solitaire is full of unexpected twists and plenty of thrills to excite the reader. It is a story of loyalty, deception, war and peace, in which a silent betrayal is exposed by haunting memories and hidden truths. It will enthrall those aged 9 and over. * Aldershot News and Mail - September 2009 *
Being cast away on a tropical island is a favourite fantasy. In Solitaire, Bernard Ashley skilfully turns the theme into an intriguing mystery novel with a strong and appealing hero and an unexpected twist at the end. A great, thought provoking read. * Northern Echo *
Bernard Ashley's Solitaire is out-and-out adventure stuff from the first page to the very last...Continuous action makes this an enthralling book for the 11s-plus. * Newbury Weekly News *
Bernard Ashley is one of the UK's most renowned children's authors. After 30 years as a head teacher in South London schools, Bernard is now a full-time writer. His first novel, The Trouble with Donovan Croft, won the 1974 'Other Award'. Bernard has also been shortlisted for The Carnegie Medal three times, most notably for Little Soldier in 1999.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780746081372 |
| ISBN 10 | 0746081375 |
| Title | Solitaire |
| Author | Bernard Ashley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Portsmouth Book Award 2009, Long-listed for Booktrust Teenage Prize 2009, Long-listed for Nottingham Brilliant Book Award 2010, Nominated for The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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