The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
$17.25
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
2 October 2014
Summary
A mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire.
First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology that “follows Ava Lavender’s discovery of her one-of-a-kind self.”
Shortlisted for the 2015 Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, Leslye Walton’s stunning debut novel is “rich with lyrical and whimsical writing.” Magical realism is woven through this generational saga, creating a narrative reminiscent …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781406357738 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1406357731 |
| Author: | Leslye Walton |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 2 October 2014 |
| Weight: | 230g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 130mm x 196mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
An almost operatic air… Walton’s beautiful prose captures perfectly the blurred boundaries between everyday primary suburban life and the fantastical elements of epic tales… A sorrowful tale that will haunt the reader. * Inis Magazine *
A powerful book that echoes long after the last page. * Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Read *
First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human. * Reading Zone *
Leslye Walton
Leslye Walton says that The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender began as a short story that came to her while listening to a song. She has an MA in Writing, and this is her first novel. Leslye Walton is a native of Tacoma, Washington, where she currently teaches at a high school.
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