- Title:
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Came Back to Show You I Could Fly
- Written by:
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Robin Klein
- Read by:
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Dino Marnika
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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4
- Duration:
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4 hours 43 minutes
- Published:
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November 01 2003
- Available Date:
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November 01 2003
- Age Category:
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Young Adult (13+)
- ISBN:
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1740945239
- APN / ISBN-13:
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9781740945233
- Genres:
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Fiction; Australian Fiction; Young Adult Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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“A splendidly readable and optimistic book.”
The Independent
“It is masterly...Robin Klein has made what is basically a sad story, with two sad, lost characters, into a hymn of hope and joy...She is truly great.”
Ruth Park
A portrayal of relationships and love and of ordinary people battling against the odds.
It's the summer holidays and 11-year-old loner, Seymour, lodged with a fussy guardian in an inner-city suburb, is bored and unhappy in his confined world. By chance he meets Angie - beautiful, charismatic Angie. He is bewitched, and his world is opened as she takes him on unexpected holiday outings and shopping sprees. Angie, however, is not what she seems. Angie is using drugs...
“Eleven-year-old Seymour, neglected by divorcing parents, intimidated by the world at large, forms an unlikely friendship with 20-year-old Angie, a charming drug addict on the skids. Angie's scattered but good-hearted attention nudges him slowly out of his shell. Because of this, he won't give up on her, even when her lies are exposed, and she lashes out to push him away. These two lost souls cross paths for one intense summer month of growth and healing. Dino Marnika's sensitive reading brings these intriguing characters to life. His ability with regional accents adds authenticity and flavor. Readers used to swift action might find the beginning slow, but the depth and honesty of this Australian award winner guarantee a rewarding experience.”
AudioFile Magazine