Hit The Road, Jack

Author: Mimi Thebo

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  • : 14.99 NZD
  • : 9780007142798
  • : HarperCollins Publishers
  • : HarperCollins Children's Books
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  • : 0.134
  • : 06 September 2004
  • : 197mm X 130mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 15.99
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  • : Mimi Thebo
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  • : Paperback
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  • : 813.6
  • : From 10 To 14
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Barcode 9780007142798
9780007142798

Description

Jack is determined to find his missing father. He tracks him down to the seamy side of town and an underworld that has no place in modern society. A second thought-provoking book from this lively new author. * Second novel by inspiring new children's author * Deals with hugely topical subject of homelessness and circles of crime * Soul Music is used as a theme throughout this book which gives it an original slant

Reviews

Reviews of Wipe Out: "a life-affirming page-turner about relationships... a book that gives you a lump in the throat and then a warm glow. Empathetic, vivid and humane, this novel marks the debut of a lively and skilled new writer." Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week "A touching read that will totally immerse you." Funday Times

Author description

Mimi Thebo is an American of Cajun descent, now living and working in England. A lecturer at Bath Spa University, Mimi is also the author of adult books being published by Allison and Busby. of which the first, The Saint Who Loved Me was published in 2002. Mimi is married to Andy and following the birth of their child, Libby Jo, they moved from their home on a houseboat, to dry land!