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Description
Sixteen-year-old Walker has accidentally discvered that two female classmates are lovers. When a rabid evangelical preacher arrives in their town, a witch-hunt is launched against gay students and Walker, for some reason, is the prime target. Walker knows the quickest way to divert the attention would be to give away the girls’ secret – but should he sacrifice their peace of mind for his? A powerful, unusual and thought-provoking read from an award-winning author.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.117 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1.1 × 12.9 × 19.8 cm |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 160 |
| Publisher | |
| Year Published | 2012-10-23 |
| Imprint | |
| For Ages | 12-17 |
| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 184941744X |
| About The Author | Jack Gantos was born in Norvelt, Pennsylvania, and has spent time living in Barbados and South Florida. He has written books for readers of all ages, including the acclaimed Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key and its sequels, the teenage novel Desire Lines, and the youthful memoire Hole in My Life. His is also the writer of Dead End in Norvelt and From Norvelt to Nowhere, a pair of semi-autobiographical novels about the importance of history and reading, the first of which won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 2012. He lives with his wife and daughter in Boston, Massachusetts. |
| Review Quote | Desire Lines has both depth and meaning and explores the more serious side of life in an accessible, interesting way |
| Other text | A powerful and compelling book. |
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