Joshua is a troubled boy who lives with his mother and stepfather in a divided city,where a wall and soldiers separate two communities,and the rubble-strewn residue of their broken world gives hints of the old life before the wall was built. Joshua discovers a manhole,which leads to a tunnel,which leads in pitch darkness under the wall and across to the other side. Forbidden territory,dangerous territory,violent territory,which a boy like him - visibly different - shouldn't stray into. An act of kindness from a girl saves his life,but leads to a brutal act of cruelty and a terrible debt he's determined to repay. And no one,no one must find out that he's been there - or the consequences will be unbearable.
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781408838433Number of pages: 304Weight: 255 gDimensions: 198 x 129 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A novel for all ages that is full of heart,hope and humanity. A terrific achievement Financial Times A disturbing and thought-provoking book which simmers with heat,anger and fear Independent on Sunday A powerful tale of a divided city The Bookseller
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