Apache by Tanya Landman
From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier comes a powerful account of the Apache's struggle for survival in a hostile world. From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier comes this haunting account of the Apache's struggle for survival. Siki is an orphan of the Black Mountain Apache. Her mother was killed by Mexicans three years ago and her father lost in an ambush the winter before that. When Siki witnesses the brutal murder of her little brother Tazhi, she vows to become an Apache warrior and avenge his death. This powerful but sensitively written novel will stay with you long after you have turned the final page.
This is a finely told book, gripping in its storytelling with compelling and sensitive characters one comes to care deeply about* Buzz Words *
It’s an unusual and interesting novel that requires some persistence, but is worth the effort. * Reading Time *
It’s an unusual and interesting novel that requires some persistence, but is worth the effort. * Reading Time *
Tanya Landman has written numerous books for children and young people, including Buffalo Soldier, winner of the Carnegie Medal, Apache, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Booktrust Teenage Prize, The Goldsmith's Daughter, longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Sam Swann and Poppy Fields mystery series and the beautiful picture book Mary's Penny. Tanya lives in Bideford, Devon, with her husband and their two sons. Visit Tanya at www.tanyalandman.com.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406303315 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406303313 |
| Titre | Apache |
| Auteur | Tanya Landman |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Walker Books Ltd |
| Année de publication | 2007-08-01 |
| Nombre de pages | 320 |
| Prix | Short-listed for BookTrust Teenage Award 2008 (UK), Short-listed for Calderdale Children’s Book of the Year Award 2008 (UK), Short-listed for Carnegie (CILIP) 2008 (UK), Short-listed for The Highland Children’s Book Awards 2008 (UK) |
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