A Jigsaw Of Fire And Stars - Yaba BadoeAuthor: Yaba Badoe Publisher: Head Of Zeus - Zehpyr GB Cover Type: Paperback Pages: 320 pages Language: English Genre: Childrens Growing Up & Facts of Life Genre Class: Teenage, Young, Adult
A Jigsaw Of Fire And Stars - Yaba Badoe Book
A powerful, haunting debut that steps seamlessly from the horrors of people-trafficking to the magic of African folklore by an award-winning Ghanaian-British filmmaker. A powerful, haunting, contemporary debut that steps seamlessly from the horrors of people-trafficking to the magic of African folklore, by an award-winning Ghanaian-British filmmaker.Sante was a baby when she was washed ashore in a sea-chest laden with treasure. It seems she is the sole survivor of the tragic sinking of a ship carrying migrants and refugees. Her people.Fourteen years on shes a member of Mama Roses unique and dazzling circus. But, from their watery grave, the unquiet dead are calling Sante to avenge them:A bamboo flute. A golden bangle. A ripening mango which must not fall . . . if Sante is to tell their story and her own.Rich in the rhythms and colours of Africa and glittering circus days. Unflinching in its dark revelations about life. Yaba Badoes novel is beautiful and cruel and will linger long in the memory.
P> Review An ambitious, impressive and skilful blend of modernity, mystery and myth -- Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times, Childrens Book of the WeekA blend of magical realism and brutality, this is a powerful and original novel -- Sally Morris, Daily MailA rich powerful novel, fusing the horror of people-trafficking with the magic of African folklore The BooksellerIts breath-taking stuff... Things dont get much more original than this Books for KeepsIts hard being a writer. In such a competitive industry, you really need a fantastic writing style to stand out from the crowd. Yaba Badoe has that in spades. The richness of her writing, and the breadth of colourful imagery she uses, is very evocative and creates a world in which issues like the migrant crisis exist side by side with magic to create something unique. In short, its great Roaring BookwormBadoes novel deftly entwines some of the tropes of the fairy-tale tradition with the tragic realities of Europes contemporary migrant situation... One of the most interesting and unusual debuts Ive read for a while. Badoe throws you straight into the action and yet manages to also infuse the story with magical qualities Childtastic BooksA rich and vibrant YA novel... definitely one to watch AskewsA memorable, haunting young adult tale The BookbagA wildly original novel and something really different in YA... An ambitious, diverse and challenging novel, the like of which Im really pleased to see in YA. Its vastly different to anything else being marketed at teens and also features plenty to engage an adult reader Wilde on My Side.A celebration of all forms of diversity, a joyful call to inclusion, released by House of Zeus into the globally charged, high-pitched debate about closed and open borders. This childrens book is Yaba Badoes love-song, an antidote to the hateful rhetoric and divisive politics miring that debate Borders Literature.A beautifully written, unusual story... A gripping tale and an introduction to a rich and rewarding writing style School Library AssociationI have read it twice and want to go back for a third reading. Its rich and powerful and special -- MG Leonard, author of Beetle BoyA powerful, magical story that deserves to be read widely -- Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken LegsAstutely mashes modernity and folklore with incredible vibrancy of language in the haunting tale of people-trafficking and circus skills IndependentA richly woven mix of magical realism and Ghanaian mythology combine to make a unique, intriguing novel Metro, Best Boosk for KidsMagical Evening Standard Book Description A powerful, haunting debut that steps seamlessly from the horrors of people-trafficking to the magic of African folklore by an award-winning Ghanaian-British filmmaker, shortlisted for the Branford Boase award 2018 and nominated for the 2018 Carnegie Medal. About the Author: Yaba Badoe is an award-winning Ghanaian-British documentary filmmaker and writer. In 2014 Yaba was nominated for the Distinguished Woman of African Cinema award.- We ship across Australia, including major cities like: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle and the Gold Coast
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