A Bridge to the Stars - Paperback

Name: A Bridge to the Stars - Paperback
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SKU: 9780440240426
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by Henning Mankell

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by Henning Mankell (Author)

This poignant novel explores how a unilateral decision can change a life.

Two things are hard for Joel Gustafson to cope with: not knowing why, and not being able to do anything about it. Joel's father was once a sailor who lived by the sea. Joel's mother once lived with them. Joel's father abandoned the sea. Joel's mother abandoned Joel and his father.

While looking out his window one night, Joel sees a lonely dog on the street. Joel spots the animal again and begins sneaking out night after night, trying to find it. During these nocturnal outings, Joel discovers aspects of life he has never imagined. And then one night he discovers that his father's bed, too, is empty.

As Joel investigates his father's mysterious absences and continues to search for the dog, he discovers his own inner strength and learns about adult disappointments and needs.

Author Biography

Henning Mankell is the prizewinning and internationally acclaimed author of novels for both adults and young people. His adult novels dominate bestseller lists across Europe. Born in a village in northern Sweden, Mankell divides his time between Sweden and Africa, where he works with AIDS-related charities. He is also director of Teatro Avenida in Maputo, Mozambique. Mankell's companion novels about Joel and his father are Shadows in the Twilight, When the Snow Fell, and Journey to the End of the World.

Number of Pages: 176

Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.25 x 5.5 IN

Publication Date: August 11, 2009

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: Bridge to the Stars

Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8

Reading Level: 4.5

Point Value: 6

ISBN	9780440240426
Author	Henning Mankell
Publisher	Delacorte Press
Genre	Young adult, Society & culture, and Family
Format	Paperback
Published	August 2009
Language	ENG- English
Pages	176
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids and Teens & young adults
Print Size	Standard Print