Off the Beaten Track

Name: Off the Beaten Track
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781771646857
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Maylis de Kerangal

Series: Aldana Libros

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Summary

Off the Beaten Track by Maylis de Kerangal is a delightful children's adventure that takes readers on an exploration of the natural world. The story follows characters as they venture beyond familiar surroundings to discover the beauty and surprises of the untamed outdoors. It's an imaginative journey filled with wonder, encouraging young readers to embrace curiosity and a love for exploration.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy enchanting stories that take young readers on adventurous journeys filled with imagination and discovery. The narrative and illustrations are perfect for sparking curiosity and inspire exploration beyond the usual paths.

Off the Beaten Track

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Age range 9+

Off the Beaten Track follows the story of Paul, a ten-year-old boy who lives with his aunt and uncle. His life takes an unexpected turn when Bruce, an old family friend, reappears after three years of silence, eager to fulfil a promise he made to Paul to take him on a three-day mountain trek.

Paul yearns for Bruce's friendship and desperately wants to prove himself. However, he finds himself caught between his timid nature and his desire to show courage, especially as Bruce, who is more adept at taking action than explaining, doesn't make things any easier.

A dramatic event unfolds, giving Paul the opportunity to find his inner strength and demonstrate to himself and others what he is truly capable of.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Off the Beaten Track is praised for its gentle exploration of universal themes such as family and separation, resonating particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story is brought to life with stunning watercolor illustrations and is noted for its focus on home, independence, and love. Reviewers highlight it as a sentimental and quietly affecting holiday tale that speaks to children's inner thoughts and challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771646857

Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada

Illustration: Full colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Tom Haugomat

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 209.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maylis de Kerangal Series: Aldana Libros Young Adult

About the Author

Maylis de Kerangal is a French author and translator whose translated novel, Mend the Living, was longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize and in 2017 won the Wellcome Book Prize. She lives in Paris, France. This is her debut book for children in English.

Tom Haugomat is a noted graphic artist who studied at the prestigious art school Gobelins, where he specialized in animation. His book about an astronaut, Through a Life, has been published in English, and it received a Special Mention in the BolognaRagazzi fiction prize. His illustrations appear in the New York Times, the New Yorker, Le Monde and the New Republic. He lives in Paris.

Helen Mixter is an award-winning translator who lives in Toronto, Ontario.