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Crongton Story: Crongton Knights Book 2 - Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize

Wheatle, Alex
Heftet / 2023 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781444974782
Publisert
2023
Utgiver
Vendor
Hodder Children's Books
Vekt
210 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
126 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Wheatle, Alex

Biographical note

Alex Wheatle is the author of several acclaimed novels, many of them inspired by experiences from his childhood. He was born in Brixton to Jamaican parents, and spent most of his childhood in a Surrey children's home. Following a short stint in prison following the Brixton uprising of 1981, he wrote poems and lyrics and became known as the Brixtonbard. Alex has been shortlisted for numerous awards including the Carnegie Medal and the YA Book Prize. He won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and was awarded an MBE for services to literature in 2008.

Crongton Story: Crongton Knights Book 2 - Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize

Wheatle, Alex
Heftet / 2023 / Engelsk
Wheatle, Alex
Heftet / 2023 / Engelsk
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[This] will soon be on school reading lists and examination syllabuses everywhere, as it has "<b>classic</b>" singing from every page ... A <b>joyous</b> shout of youthful exuberance ... Wheatle's Twain-like command of patois never falters ... Enriching and <b>life-affirming</b> ... A <b>total gem</b> for any age.

Independent

I love this book. It's <b>elegant, authentic and humane</b>. It hums with the beat of real life and the language sings from the page. This is mature, <b>powerful</b> writing by an author with great talent and great heart.

David Almond, Guardian Children's Fiction Prize judge

<b>Brilliant</b>, tough, <b>heartbreaking </b>read.

Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier, Carnegie medal winner

Se alle

A <b>fast-paced, funny</b> ride.

Metro

<b>Hopeful</b>, <b>warm</b> and, above all, <b>funny</b>

Guardian, Picks of the Year 2016

Wheatle's writing is <b>poetic, rhythmic and unique,</b> remaking the English language with tremendous verve. Though Crongton is his invention, it resonates with many urban situations, not only in Britain but around the world. <b><i>Crongton Knights</i> is a major novel from a major voice in British children's literature.</b>

SF Said

Written in an <b>energetic, rhythmic vernacular,</b> Alex Wheatle's award-winning <i>Liccle Bit</i> and <i>Crongton Knights</i> were <b>funny, profane, well-observed</b> accounts of life on an urban estate

Sunday Times

Winner of the Guardian Children Fiction's Prize 2016Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2017WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ...Living on the South Crongton council estate has its worries - and life for McKay has been even tougher since his mum died. His dad has been working all hours to keep the bailiffs from their door. His brother is always out riding the streets at night, tempting trouble. And now, having strayed off his turf on a 'heroic' (if misguided) mission to help out a girl, McKay finds himself facing a friend's crazy ex-boyfriend, some power-tripping hood-rats and a notoriously violent gangster with a vendetta which hits too close to home.Poor McKay. He never asked for trouble . . . But during one madcap night of adventure and danger, he will find out who his true friends are, what it means to stick with your family and that, sometimes, the lessons learned the hard way are the ones you'll never forget.'... powerful writing by an author with great talent and great heart.' David Almond
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WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... Enter for angst, fierce friendships and edge-of-your-seat drama. Winner of the Guardian Children Fiction's Prize 2016.
A gripping tale of family and friends, love and loyaltyWise as well as witty, understanding rather than blinkered, this novel is a joy to readMy book of the year . . . A gritty delight[This] will soon be on school reading lists and examination syllabuses everywhere, as it has "classic" singing from every page ... A joyous shout of youthful exuberance ... Wheatle's Twain-like command of patois never falters ... Enriching and life-affirming ... A total gem for any age. - IndependentI love this book. It's elegant, authentic and humane. It hums with the beat of real life and the language sings from the page. This is mature, powerful writing by an author with great talent and great heart. - David Almond, Guardian Children's Fiction Prize judgeBrilliant, tough, heartbreaking read. - Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier, Carnegie medal winnerA fast-paced, funny ride. - MetroHopeful, warm and, above all, funny - Guardian, Picks of the Year 2016
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[This] will soon be on school reading lists and examination syllabuses everywhere, as it has "<b>classic</b>" singing from every page ... A <b>joyous</b> shout of youthful exuberance ... Wheatle's Twain-like command of patois never falters ... Enriching and <b>life-affirming</b> ... A <b>total gem</b> for any age.

Independent

I love this book. It's <b>elegant, authentic and humane</b>. It hums with the beat of real life and the language sings from the page. This is mature, <b>powerful</b> writing by an author with great talent and great heart.

David Almond, Guardian Children's Fiction Prize judge

<b>Brilliant</b>, tough, <b>heartbreaking </b>read.

Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier, Carnegie medal winner

Se alle

A <b>fast-paced, funny</b> ride.

Metro

<b>Hopeful</b>, <b>warm</b> and, above all, <b>funny</b>

Guardian, Picks of the Year 2016

Wheatle's writing is <b>poetic, rhythmic and unique,</b> remaking the English language with tremendous verve. Though Crongton is his invention, it resonates with many urban situations, not only in Britain but around the world. <b><i>Crongton Knights</i> is a major novel from a major voice in British children's literature.</b>

SF Said

Written in an <b>energetic, rhythmic vernacular,</b> Alex Wheatle's award-winning <i>Liccle Bit</i> and <i>Crongton Knights</i> were <b>funny, profane, well-observed</b> accounts of life on an urban estate

Sunday Times

Winner of the Guardian Children Fiction's Prize 2016Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2017WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ...Living on the South Crongton council estate has its worries - and life for McKay has been even tougher since his mum died. His dad has been working all hours to keep the bailiffs from their door. His brother is always out riding the streets at night, tempting trouble. And now, having strayed off his turf on a 'heroic' (if misguided) mission to help out a girl, McKay finds himself facing a friend's crazy ex-boyfriend, some power-tripping hood-rats and a notoriously violent gangster with a vendetta which hits too close to home.Poor McKay. He never asked for trouble . . . But during one madcap night of adventure and danger, he will find out who his true friends are, what it means to stick with your family and that, sometimes, the lessons learned the hard way are the ones you'll never forget.'... powerful writing by an author with great talent and great heart.' David Almond
Les mer
WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... Enter for angst, fierce friendships and edge-of-your-seat drama. Winner of the Guardian Children Fiction's Prize 2016.
A gripping tale of family and friends, love and loyaltyWise as well as witty, understanding rather than blinkered, this novel is a joy to readMy book of the year . . . A gritty delight[This] will soon be on school reading lists and examination syllabuses everywhere, as it has "classic" singing from every page ... A joyous shout of youthful exuberance ... Wheatle's Twain-like command of patois never falters ... Enriching and life-affirming ... A total gem for any age. - IndependentI love this book. It's elegant, authentic and humane. It hums with the beat of real life and the language sings from the page. This is mature, powerful writing by an author with great talent and great heart. - David Almond, Guardian Children's Fiction Prize judgeBrilliant, tough, heartbreaking read. - Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier, Carnegie medal winnerA fast-paced, funny ride. - MetroHopeful, warm and, above all, funny - Guardian, Picks of the Year 2016
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781444974782
Publisert
2023
Utgiver
Vendor
Hodder Children's Books
Vekt
210 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
126 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Wheatle, Alex

Biographical note

Alex Wheatle is the author of several acclaimed novels, many of them inspired by experiences from his childhood. He was born in Brixton to Jamaican parents, and spent most of his childhood in a Surrey children's home. Following a short stint in prison following the Brixton uprising of 1981, he wrote poems and lyrics and became known as the Brixtonbard. Alex has been shortlisted for numerous awards including the Carnegie Medal and the YA Book Prize. He won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and was awarded an MBE for services to literature in 2008.

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