The Lost Child
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The Lost Child
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The Lost Child
It's hard to keep secrets in small towns. When her older brother goes missing, Sylvie believes she is to blame.
* Widespread review coverage in broadsheet and tabloid newspapers across ANZ including Age, Dominion Post, NZ Herald, Herald Sun and Adelaide Advertiser * Widespread review coverage in literary publications such as Australian Book Review, Kill Your Darlings * Widespread review coverage in general publications such as The Big Issue, North & South and The Listener * Author to be interviewed in newspapers such as Adelaide Advertiser, Herald Sun and West Australian * Author to be interviewed on national and local radio programs such as ABC RN's Books and Arts Daily, ABC 891, 4ZZZ and 2SER * Limited number of reading copies available to the trade * Advertisements in literary and current affairs publications such as ABR, Griffith Review and the Monthly, and on their associated websites * Promotions and giveaways with targeted subscriber groups, including book lovers like CAE and Good Reading * Advertisements in bookseller newsletters and catalogues * Banner advertising on bookseller websites * An ideal bookclub title: reading group notes at textpublishing.com.au/resources on release
In the tradition of authors such as Eudora Welty and Anne Tyler, The Lost Child is a coming-of-age narrative written from the perspective of a small child that carries enormous emotional weight. The heroine, Sylvie, is a charming storyteller with a sharp eye, and as the years go by, she realises that the tiny events of her childhood can have a far-reaching effect.
An instant classic with unforgettable characters, extraordinary descriptions of place, and a big heart, The Lost Child is a truly beguiling debut.
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The Lost Child by Suzanne McCourt is praised for its vivid evocation of time and place, and its assured, emotional prose. Reviewers highlight the novel as a compelling coming-of-age story with beautifully crafted characters, capturing both humour and sadness. The book's atmospheric setting and empathetic portrayal of a young girl's turmoil add depth, and critics commend McCourt's promising debut and note her potential as a significant writer.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781922147783
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 February 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 406g
Pages: 298
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