The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender: Leslye Walton - Brossura

Walton, Leslye

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ISBN 10: 1406357731 ISBN 13: 9781406357738

Casa editrice: Walker Books, 2014

Riassunto

A mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology that "follows Ava Lavender's discovery of her one-of-a-kind self" (Teen Vogue). Shortlisted for the 2015 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, Leslye Walton's stunning debut novel is "rich with lyrical and whimsical writing" (Kiera Cass, New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series). Magical realism is woven through this generational saga, creating a narrative reminiscent of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, with a taste of Chocolat by Joanne Harris. Foolish love appears to be a Roux family birthright. And for Ava Lavender, a girl born with the wings of a bird, it is an ominous thing to inherit. In her quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to join her peers, Ava ventures into the wider world. But it is a dangerous world for a naive girl - a world which may view her as girl or angel. On the night of the summer solstice celebration, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air and Ava's journey and her family's saga reaches a devastating crescendo.

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Descrizione del libro:

A mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire.

L'autore:

Leslye Walton says that The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender began as a short story that came to her while listening to a song. She has an MA in Writing, and this is her first novel. Leslye Walton is a native of Tacoma, Washington, where she currently teaches at a high school.

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• Editore: Walker Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1406357731
• ISBN 13: 9781406357738
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 300