- Title:
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The Last Leaves Falling (MP3)
- Written by:
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Sarah Benwell
- Read by:
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Kris Dyer
- Format:
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Unabridged MP3 CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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1
- Duration:
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9 hours
- MP3 size:
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375 MB
- Published:
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June 01 2015
- Available Date:
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June 01 2015
- Age Category:
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Young Adult (13+)
- ISBN:
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9781486294190
- Genres:
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Fiction; Young Adult Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda/Audible audio
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Format
Price
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Bestseller
'Benwell’s deeply moving story is psychologically acute in its portrayal of a dying teen and his loyal friends. Its shattering ending is sure to engender discussion among readers.'
Booklist
An achingly beautiful story of courage, loss and friendship.
And these are they. My final moments. They say a warrior must always be mindful of death, but I never imagined that it would find me like this ...
Japanese teenager Sora is diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Lonely and isolated, Sora turns to the ancient wisdom of the samurai for guidance and comfort. But he also finds hope in the present; through the internet he finds friends that see him, not just his illness.
The Last Leaves Falling is a story of friendship and acceptance, and testing strength in an uncertain future.
'An excellent debut set in Kyoto telling the story of 17-year-old Sora. He turns to ancient Samurai wisdom for advice - and finds himself dealing with a dark corner of the internet. For fans of Khaled Hosseini.'
Red Magazine
'Deeply emotional and poignant, handling difficult themes with great sensitivity and without being sentimental. Beautifully written, heartbreaking and hopeful.'
The Bookseller
'Stunningly powerful, it's a book which will surely get everyone talking about it. It left me in tears. Hugely recommended; I would expect this to be a strong contender for prizes.'
The Bookbag