Quirky journey of self-discovery and mysterious ashes.
"Finding Violet Park" resonates with those who appreciate a blend of eccentricity and poignant life lessons. Lucas Swain's voice, fresh and convincing, will guide you on an unusual adventure that's as much about unraveling a mystery as it is about personal growth. Imagine finding connection and closure in the most unexpected of places—this book is an ode to that curious and often humorous quest.
- Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (2007)
- Manchester Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2008)
- William C. Morris YA Debut Award Nominee (2009)
- Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award Nominee (2009)
- Carnegie Medal Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
ISBN: 9780007229628
Authors:
Jenny Valentine
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 2537 readers)
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Narrated by the most compelling voice since Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, this is a quirky and original voyage of self-discovery triggered by a lost urn of ashes. Sixteen-year-old Lucas Swain becomes intrigued by the urn of ashes left in a cab office. Convinced that its occupant -- Violet Park -- is communicating with him, he contrives to gain possession of the urn, little realising that his quest will take him on a voyage of self-discovery and identity, forcing him to finally confront what happened to his absent (and possibly dead) father.
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Quirky journey of self-discovery and mysterious ashes.
"Finding Violet Park" resonates with those who appreciate a blend of eccentricity and poignant life lessons. Lucas Swain's voice, fresh and convincing, will guide you on an unusual adventure that's as much about unraveling a mystery as it is about personal growth. Imagine finding connection and closure in the most unexpected of places—this book is an ode to that curious and often humorous quest.
- Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (2007)
- Manchester Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2008)
- William C. Morris YA Debut Award Nominee (2009)
- Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award Nominee (2009)
- Carnegie Medal Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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