Spilled Water (Bloomsbury Educational Editions) - Rilegato

Sally Grindley

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ISBN 10: 0713678852 ISBN 13: 9780713678857

Casa editrice: A&C Black Childrens & Educational, 2006

Riassunto

When her father dies, Lu Si-yan, just eleven, is sold into domestic service by her uncle. Nearly two years will pass before she can get back home to her mother and brother. In this powerful and compelling novel Sally Grindley portrays the life of a young girl in modern-day China, a young girl whose life is said to be like 'spilled water'.

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Recensione:

'This is a powerful, emotional story ... With strong characters and simple but effective writing, this is a captivating book' --Waterstone's Guide to Kid's Books

L'autore:

Sally has had 38 books published, ranging from picture books to young adult novels. Sally won the 2004 Smarties Gold Award with Spilled Water and has also won prizes for her picture books - Shhh! was winner of the UK's Children's Book Award.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0713678852
• ISBN 13: 9780713678857
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224