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Synopsis
Magdelen has always lived in the shadow of her charming, wealthy father. Getting into medical school, she thinks, will finally give her a life of her own. Then she realizes that her father is determined to maintain a grip on her life, that he will never willingly let her go. Desperate to escape the terrible secret they share, she leaves home. With her goes Greg, whose gentle concern leaves Magdalen confused and irritated.As they drive across the country, a friendship slowly unfolds. And as her trust in Greg grows, so, too does Magdalen's resolve to confront her father, and leave the past behind . . .
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About the Author
June Oldham is the prize-winning author of more than a dozen books for children and adults. She was brought up in Lincolnshire, read English at university and has two children. June has taught in colleges of further education and enjoys walking on the moors. She is married to an actor and has lived in Yorkshire for over twenty years, where many of her novels are set.
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An engrossing and deeply moving book which offers no easy answers. * BOOKS FOR KEEPS * . . . tackles incest with grace, honesty and skill . . . * THE OXFORD TIMES * This is a powerfully told story of bravery and survival. * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH * Oldham is a thrilling writer ... poised, precise and evocative. * TES * A real page-turner -- recommended * Mizz * Older teenagers should enjoy this beautifully written book * School Librarian * A mini-masterpiece of delicate evasion that will yield still more with a second reading * Times Educational Supplement * An engrossing and deeply moving book which offers no easy answers * Books For Keeps * A powerfully told story of bravery and survival * The Daily Telegraph *
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Escape Cover Mount 19 Magazine Hodder Children's Books
Published by
Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Div, 1997
ISBN 10: 0340710292
ISBN 13: 9780340710296
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Paperback
Seller: D&D Galleries - ABAA, Somerville, NJ, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback with 219 pages in VERY GOOD condition. Seller Inventory # mon0000002949
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Escape
Published by
Hodder Signature, U. K., 1996
ISBN 10: 0340710292
ISBN 13: 9780340710296
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: Riley Books, Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Martin McRae (illustrator). Promotional Copy. A very good copy of this book.219 clean, tight pages. No creases to the spine or the covers. Very light sign of shelf wear. - A deeply moving story about a girl escaping from incest. - lighter book - reduced postage. Teenage Fiction. Seller Inventory # 008237
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