Summary
THE CATCHER IN THE RYE meets TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN from the acclaimed author of THE TASTE OF BLUE LIGHT.
Praise for The Taste of Blue Light: “Beautiful. Visceral. Gripping.” Louise O’Neill
FIX ME. DRAW ME WHOLE. COLOUR ME IN.
Nineteen-year-old actor Arlo likes nothing more than howling across the skyline with best friend Luke from the roof of their apartment.
But when something irreparable happens and familiar black weeds st…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444937671 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1444937677 |
| Author: | Lydia Ruffles |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Hodder Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2018 |
| Weight: | 546g |
| Dimensions: | 242mm x 170mm x 28mm |
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A startling portrayal of what it means to be young and lost…if YA is your thing, you will love this
You do not want to miss this novel about growing up, losing yourself, and trying to find your way back again * heat *A dream of a novel * Buzzfeed *This is a sophisticated read and particularly impressive in its portrayal of the inner lives of young, hurting men * The Irish Times *
A new offering from the bright young author of The Taste of Blue Light…this brave and pertinent book takes readers to the most unexpected places…this is artful, itinerant teen angst rooted in travel
* National Geographic Traveller *With shades of Catcher In The Rye and the otherworldly feel of the film Lost In Translation, there is plenty to keep you enthralled * DARE magazine *A startling portrayal of what it means to be young and lost…you will love this * Book Bag *It’s such a wonderful story, so beautifully written, and so hard-hitting. Lydia Ruffles is now right up there with my favourite authors, and one whose novels I will now auto-buy * Once Upon A Bookcase blog *A startling portrayal of what it means to be young and lost…if YA is your thing, you will love this * The Bookbag *With shades of Catcher in the Rye and the otherworldly feel of the film Lost in Translation, there is plenty to keep you enthralled * DARE magazine *A new offering from the bright young author of The Taste of Blue Light…this is artful, itinerant teen angst rooted in travel * National Geographic Traveller *About The Author
Lydia Ruffles
Lydia Ruffles is the acclaimed author of The Taste of Blue Light and Colour Me In. She also writes and talks about creativity and mental health for media ranging from Buzzfeed to Woman’s Hour. Lydia is a graduate of the Faber Academy and is based in London.
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