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The Garbage King
The Garbage King
paperback
Published:
28 July, 2016
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Description
Inspired by the true story of an African childhood lived on the edge of destitution, award-winning Elizabeth Laird's The Garbage King takes readers on an unforgettable emotional journey.
When Mamo's mother dies, he is abandoned in the shanties of Addis Ababa. Stolen by a child-trafficker and sold to a farmer, he is cruelly treated. Escaping back to the city, he meets another, very different runaway. Dani is rich, educated - and fleeing his tyrannical father. Together they join a gang of homeless street boys who survive only by mutual bonds of trust and total dependence on each other.
Prizes
Short-listed for The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2003 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781509802951 |
| ISBN10 | 1509802959 |
| Number Of Pages | 336 |
| Item Weight | 240 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 197 x 22 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pan Macmillan |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
The harsh reality that faces countless children in developing nations is confronted head-on in this powerful and moving novel. . . . Readers are sure to become involved in this compelling story, and teachers will find a wealth of inspiration to lead their students in further research. --School Library Journal
It's the elemental friendship story of fear and hope that will draw in readers. --Booklist
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Author's Bio
Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books, including The Garbage King, The Prince Who Walked with Lions and The Fastest Boy in the World. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal many times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.