Books
by Jason Wallace
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Encounters |
Remember Out of Shadows (bwl 60)? Tough, uncompromising writing for a young adult audience. Here is Jason Wallace's second book. We return to South Africa a few years on. The plot is driven by a real incident - the claim that aliens landed - is it true? That is not the point. The incident allows Wallace to explore relationships and events through the voices of the young people involved. Not for those looking for romance. Excellent.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 86 Autumn 2017) |
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Out of Shadows |
Zimbabwe; Mugabe has just come to power, the saviour of his nation, a new era. For Robert Jacklin it is also the start of a new life as a pupil at Haven School. It is here he meets Ivan, clever, charming, ruthless. This is an impressive debut novel for young adults, powerful and bleak, dealing with patriotism, friendship, loyalties and betrayal. It will stay with you for a long time.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 60 Spring 2011) |
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