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River Boy

by Tim Bowler

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ISBN13: 9780689848049
ISBN10: 0689848048
Condition: Standard
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Fifteen-year-old Jess's grandfather has just had a major heart attack, but he insists he finish his painting, River Boy. At first, Jess cannot understand why this painting is so important to her grandfather, especially since there doesn't seem to be any boy in it at all. But while swimming in the river herself, Jess begins to feel the presence of a strange boy. Could this be the same one her ailing grandfather struggles to paint? And if so, why has he returned?

Synopsis:

Knowing that he is dying, Jess's grandfather insists on returning to the river he had known as a boy to finish a special painting and fulfill a life-long dream. Winner of the 1998 Carnegie Medal.

About the Author

Tim Bowler has written seven novels for teenagers and is one of the most prominent authors currently writing for this age group. His first novel, Midget, established him as a thrilling new voice in young adult literature. His third novel, River Boy, won the prestigious Carnegie Medal, and his books have also won numerous other prizes. His most recent novels are Storm Catchers and the highly acclaimed Firmament.

Mr. Bowler lives with his wife in Devon, England, and is a full-time writer.

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ISBN:
9780689848049
Author:
Bowler, Tim
Publisher:
Simon Pulse
Location:
New York
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Painting
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Social Situations - Death & Dying
Subject:
Artists
Subject:
Family - Multigenerational
Subject:
Death
Subject:
Swimming
Subject:
Grandfathers
Subject:
Painting
Subject:
Social Issues - Death & Dying
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1st Simon Pulse ed.
Edition Description:
B101
Series Volume:
no. 40.
Publication Date:
January 2002
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
7.10x4.28x.66 in. .27 lbs.
Age Level:
12-UP

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