Once & Then by Morris Gleitzman (English) Paperback Book

Description: Once & Then by Morris Gleitzman Felix is lucky. Unlike the other children in the orphanage, hes certain his parents will come back for him one day. And whatever the Nazis do and however many books they burn, Felixs imagination provides him and his companions with an endless supply of stories that protect them when theyre on the run and one day may even save Felixs life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Thats the good thing with stories. Theres always a chance they can come true.Felix is lucky. Unlike the other children in the orphanage, hes certain his parents will come back for him one day. And whatever the Nazis do and however many books they burn, Felixs imagination provides him and his companions with an endless supply of stories - stories that protect them when theyre on the run, shield them from the violent madness all around, give them hope when all seems lost, and one day may even save Felixs life.Once & Then is a spellbinding story of hope and imagination in the most terrible circumstances.However my story turns out, Ill never forget how lucky I am. Notes Felix is in an orphanage, but is convinced his parents will come back for him. As the Nazis and the war rages around them, Felix amuses his friends with stories from his fertile imagination, stories that will ultimately shield them from the violent madness that surrounds them. For fans of The Book Thief and The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas; a bind-up edition of Gleitzmans two compelling novels. Author Biography Morris Gleitzman was born in England and moved to Australia at the age of sixteen. He has written for TV, stage, newspapers and magazines and is the bestselling author of over twenty books for children. Review Quote Haunting . . . dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope Guardian on OnceInspirational, poignant and memorable Guardian on OnceReveals the brutality of the Holocaust in a sensitive, thought-provoking way Sunday Times on OnceFunny and shocking at the same time Jewish Chronicle on OnceSo readable ... But prepare for shock and tears Sunday Times on ThenYou will laugh. But not quiteas much as you will cry Sunday Telegraph on ThenExtraordinary. He has succeeded in grasping the unimaginable - Meg Rosoff, Guardian Details ISBN0141042796 Author Morris Gleitzman Publisher Penguin Books Ltd ISBN-10 0141042796 ISBN-13 9780141042794 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 256 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Short Title ONCE & THEN Language English Birth 1953 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-08-06 UK Release Date 2009-08-06 AU Release Date 2009-08-06 NZ Release Date 2009-08-06 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21713195;

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