Once by Morris Gleitzman (English) Compact Disc Book

Description: Once by Morris Gleitzman Simultaneous release with the print edition. Moving, thought-provoking and wryly humorous. A story of friendship, belonging and survival from the bestselling author of Girl Underground, Boy Overboard and Worm Story. Felix lives in a convent orphanage in Poland. He is convinced his parents are still alive and that they will one day come back to get FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Felix lives in a convent orphanage in Poland. He is convinced his parents are still alive and that they will one day come back to get him. When Nazi soldiers come to the orphanage Felix decides to escape and make his way home. The journey to find his parents is a long and difficult one, as Poland is occupied by the Nazis and a dangerous place for a Jewish boy. Felix manages to live and look after himself and another orphan, Zelda, with the help of a kind dentist, Barney, who is hiding and looking after a number of Jewish children. When the Nazis discover them, Barney makes the ultimate sacrifice for the children - electing to go with them on the train to the death camps, rather than taking the option of freedom offered by a Nazi soldier, one of his grateful patients. Author Biography Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was 16. He was a frozen-chicken thawer, sugar-mill rolling-stock unhooker, fashion-industry trainee, student, department-store Santa, TV producer, newspaper columnist and screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 42 books, hes an internationally bestselling childrens author. In 2018 and 2019 he was the Australian Childrens Laureate. Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was 16. He was a frozen-chicken thawer, sugar-mill rolling-stock unhooker, fashion-industry trainee, student, department-store Santa, TV producer, newspaper columnist and screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 42 books, hes an internationally bestselling childrens author. In 2018 and 2019 he was the Australian Childrens Laureate. Review "Morris Gleitzmans childrens stories are among the most widely read and loved." -- AudioFile Magazine"Morris Gleitzman has discovered the difficult trick of changing reality so that poignancy and laughter are never far apart." -- The Australian"Gleitzmans reading is flawless and as a result the three disc, three hour listening experience seems to last only minutes. Gleitzmans postscript places the story firmly among the actual events of Hitlers Holocaust adding another instance of where Morris Gleitzman has discovered the difficult trick of changing reality so the poignancy and laughter are never far apart.The cover artwork is identical to that of the paperback edition and the listener is privileged by hearing the author read his own inner creative voice as no one else can. This short audiobook, complete and unabridged, is a must for every school library. Listeners will not baulk at the three discs and three-hour investment of their time. In return, they will be privy to a new genre of comic but no less insightful historical fiction." -- Fiction Focus"Set during the Holocaust, this is the tale of Felix, a young Jewish child who runs away from a Catholic orphanage to try and find his parents. He meets other orphans who join his journey, and he is eventually forced onto a train heading for the concentration camps. Gleitzman spares no horror divulging details of Nazi brutality, and he conveys the truths in small bits through Felixs present-tense viewpoint. Felix copes with the tragedy of his life through storytelling, making the audio most effective. Always seeking to see the bright side, Felix helps others escape through fantasy as well, weaving tales to make those around him feel better. Gleitzmans resonant voice, hushed tones, Australian accent, and impeccable pacing draw listeners to this compelling tale. A hauntingly hollow Jewish musical refrain separates chapters and enhances the mood." -- Booklist Promotional A story of friendship, belonging and survival from the bestselling author of Girl Underground and Worm Story. Prizes Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award 2006 Winner of Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA) Years 7-9 2007 Short-listed for Audie Award Childrens for Ages 8-12 2006 Short-listed for Bilby Award Older Readers 2006 Short-listed for Andersen Award Best Book for Readers 9-12 2010 Nominated for Childrens Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Younger Readers 2006 Details ISBN1740949021 Author Morris Gleitzman Publisher Bolinda Publishing Year 2005 ISBN-10 1740949021 ISBN-13 9781740949026 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2005-08-01 Place of Publication Tullamarine Country of Publication Australia Narrator Morris Gleitzman Playing time 187 Imprint Bolinda Audio Books DEWEY A823.6 Language English Media Audio Product Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2005-08-01 AU Release Date 2005-08-01 NZ Release Date 2005-08-01 Series Once Edition Description Unabridged edition Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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