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The Shell House

by Linda Newbery
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Greg’s casual interest in the history of a ruined mansion becomes more personal as he slowly discovers the tragic events that overwhelmed its last inhabitants. Set against a background of the modern day and the First World War, Greg’s contemporary beliefs become intertwined with those of Edmund, a foot soldier whose confusion about his sexuality and identity mirrors Greg’s own feelings of insecurity.
This is a complex and thought-provoking book, written with elegance and subtlety. It will change the way you think.
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Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: December 18, 2007

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  • ISBN: 9780307434005
  • Release date: December 18, 2007

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  • ISBN: 9780307434005
  • File size: 1131 KB
  • Release date: December 18, 2007
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subjects

Romance Historical Fiction Young Adult Fiction Young Adult Literature

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.4
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:4

Greg’s casual interest in the history of a ruined mansion becomes more personal as he slowly discovers the tragic events that overwhelmed its last inhabitants. Set against a background of the modern day and the First World War, Greg’s contemporary beliefs become intertwined with those of Edmund, a foot soldier whose confusion about his sexuality and identity mirrors Greg’s own feelings of insecurity.
This is a complex and thought-provoking book, written with elegance and subtlety. It will change the way you think.
Expand title description text
Romance Historical Fiction Young Adult Fiction Young Adult Literature
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