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Hurricane Child (Paperback)

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Descripción Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Winner of the Stonewall Book Award and the Lambda Literary AwardBy National Book Award winner Kacen Callender, this exquisitenovel reminds us that grief and love can open the world in mysticalways."The stakes are high, the revelations are serious, and Callenderdoesn't sugarcoat. But Caroline's insistence on love, no matterwhat, might just be what young readers need to see." - TheNew York TimesCaroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child.Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. She'shated and bullied by everyone in her small schoolon St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, a spirit only she cansee won't stop following her, and - worst of all - Caroline's motherleft home one day and never came back.But when a new student named Kalinda arrives,Caroline's luck begins to turn around. Kalinda, a solemn girl fromBarbados with a special smile for everyone, becomes Caroline'sfirst and only friend -- and the person for whom Caroline has begunto develop a crush.Now, Caroline must find the strength to confront her feelingsfor Kalinda, brave the spirit stalking her through the islands, andface the reason her mother abandoned her. Together, Caroline andKalinda must set out in a hurricane to find Caroline's missingmother -- before Caroline loses her for ever.Perfect for fans of Boy At the Back of the Class, Pocketfulof Stars, and Rooftoppers.This arresting debut novel won the Stonewall Book Award as wellas the Lambda Literary Award.From the author of bestselling Felix Ever After.If you love this story, check out Kacen Callender's National-Book-Award-winningKing and the Dragonflies! Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and Caroline has had hershare of bad luck. She's bullied in school, a spirit won't stopfollowing her, and her mother went missing. But new student Kalindabecomes Caroline's friend, and perhaps more. Together, they mustset out in a hurricane to find Caroline's mother - before sheis lost forever. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780702310218

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