The Silent One
the moving story of a special friendship
$17.60
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
7 February 2001
Summary
The Silent One: A Tale of Destiny and the Sea
The award-winning classic story of discrimination, friendship, and destiny.
Jonasi, known as “The Silent One,” arrived in an isolated Pacific village as a baby, seemingly sent from the sea. His silence sets him apart, and prejudice keeps him at a distance from the other villagers. He finds peace in the underwater world, forming an extraordinary bond with a giant white turtle.
However, the superstitious villagers view both…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141310619 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141310618 |
| Author: | Joy Cowley |
| Publisher: | Penguin Group (NZ) |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 7 February 2001 |
| Weight: | 136g |
| Dimensions: | 201mm x 132mm x 11mm |
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About The Author
Joy Cowley
Joy Cowley is a much-loved, multi-award-winning New Zealand author of more than 600 titles. She is famous in the United States as the author of the Mrs Wishy-Washy series, which has sold over 40 million copies. Three of her novels, The Silent One, Bow Down Shadrach, and Hunter, have won Children’s Book of the Year awards in New Zealand; Ticket to the Sky Dance and Starbright and the Dream Eater won junior fiction awards two years running. Joy has been awarded the OBE for her services to children’s writing. When not travelling the world, Joy spends her time between Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds.
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