Lullabies for Little Criminals

Name: Lullabies for Little Criminals
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781847243935
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By Heather O'Neill

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Summary

12-year-old Baby navigates a turbulent life marked by her father's worsening addiction and paranoia. With her mother long gone and their surroundings a cycle of dilapidated apartments and rundown hotels, Baby embarks on a challenging journey that tests her resilience. Her sharp wit, humour, and determination to rise above the grim city streets are the heart of this poignant tale.
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Ideal for readers who appreciate character-driven general fiction and stories featuring resilient young protagonists overcoming adversity with tenacity and spirit.

Shortlisted for the Women's Fiction Prize, the startling story of a girl who has to bring herself up

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'Like Angela Carter, she is relentlessly inventive' Sunday Times 'Full of pathos, spirit and iridescent innocence' Independent on Sunday

The first novel by the author of The Lonely Hearts Hotel

12-year-old Baby is used to turmoil in her life. Her mother is long dead, her father is a junkie and they shuttle between rotting apartments and decrepit downtown hotels.

As her father's addiction and paranoia grow worse, she begins a journey that will lead her through chaos and hardship; but Baby's remarkable strength of spirit enables her to survive. Smart, funny and determined to lift herself off the city's dirty streets, she knows that the only person she can truly rely upon is herself.

Lullabies for Little Criminals offers an unforgettable journey seen through the eyes of its indomitable heroine.

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Praised for its vivid, expressive prose, Lullabies for Little Criminals delivers a tear-jerking narrative through Baby's authentic, introspective voice. Critics have highlighted the novel's rich descriptions and emotional depth, comparing the storytelling to acclaimed works and noting its lasting impact on readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847243935

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Contributors:

Read by Patricia Rodriguez

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Heather O'Neill is a contributor to this American Life and her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine. Her childhood was divided between Viriginia and her mother, who wanted nothing to do with her children, and Montreal and her alcoholic father. She now lives in Montreal. Lullabies for Little Criminals is her first novel.