Asylum

Asylum

Paperback (02 Jun 2011)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Set in an about-to-be-demolished high-rise block of flats, various characters have arrived from a variety of situations; their lives and their stories, interweave, change and affect each other, and travel towards deeply moving, often funny, happy and painful outcomes.

At the core of the story are two asylum seekers: All fifteen-year-old Sunday wanted was a country that was democratic and respectful of human life. All eight-year-old Rosa wanted was somewhere safe, away from the bad things of the past. Through their eyes, ideas of Britain and belonging are explored.

Moving, thoughtful, outstanding and unforgettable.

About the Publisher

Hodder Children's Books

Hodder Children's Books is home to a cross-section of respected and prize-winning writers and illustrators and to some of the brightest new talents in fiction for children and young adults. Brands from Enid Blyton to CHERUB, authors from Hilary McKay to David Almond and Cressida Cowell, artists from David Melling to Alex T. Smith, sit side-by-side on a list that is simply unparalleled.

Book information

ISBN: 9780340997680
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 314
Weight: 230g
Height: 143mm
Width: 197mm
Spine width: 21mm