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Hardback. Condition: Good. Political troubles and civil unrest force a woman and young boy to flee their war-torn country in search of a safe haven in this award-winning novel that speaks to issues that are both timely and universal. Blaise Fortune, also known as Koumal, loves hearing the story of how he came to live with Gloria in the Republic of Georgia: Gloria ran to the site of a train accident where she found an injured woman who asked Gloria to take her baby. The woman, Gloria says, was French, and the baby was Blaise. When Blaise turns seven years old, the Soviet Union collapses, and it's then that Gloria decides she and Blaise must flee. They make their way westward on foot, heading toward France, where Gloria says they will find safe haven. During their five-year journey across the Caucasus and Europe as they encounter other refugees searching for a better life, Blaise grows from a boy into an adolescent. However, it's only as a young man can Blaise attempt to untangle his identity. Bondoux's heartbreaking tale of exile, sacrifice, hope, and survival is a story of ultimate love. A beautifully cadenced tribute to maternal love and the power of stories amid contemporary political chaos.--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review The two Blaise and Gloria] make a perilous, five-year journey westward through war-torn territory, encountering a memorable entourage of fellow refugees with poignant stories of their own. . Though Blaise narrates this splendidly translated novel, Gloria's voice will long resonate.--Publishers Weekly Starred Review An enchanting novel that mixes grand storytelling with an unflinching look at the harsh realities of poverty.--Junior Library Guild.…

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Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Yearling Pub Date: 12/12/2006 Binding: Paperback Pages: 160 Reprint edition.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Political troubles and civil unrest force a woman and young boy to flee their war-torn country in search of a safe haven in this award-winning novel that speaks to issues that are both timely and universal. Blaise Fortune, also known as Koumal, loves hearing the story of how he came to live with Gloria in the Republic of Georgia: Gloria ran to the site of a train accident where she found an injured woman who asked Gloria to take her baby. The woman, Gloria says, was French, and the baby was Blaise. When Blaise turns seven years old, the Soviet Union collapses, and it's then that Gloria decides she and Blaise must flee. They make their way westward on foot, heading toward France, where Gloria says they will find safe haven. During their five-year journey across the Caucasus and Europe as they encounter other refugees searching for a better life, Blaise grows from a boy into an adolescent. However, it's only as a young man can Blaise attempt to untangle his identity. Bondoux's heartbreaking tale of exile, sacrifice, hope, and survival is a story of ultimate love. A beautifully cadenced tribute to maternal love and the power of stories amid contemporary political chaos.--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review The two Blaise and Gloria] make a perilous, five-year journey westward through war-torn territory, encountering a memorable entourage of fellow refugees with poignant stories of their own. . Though Blaise narrates this splendidly translated novel, Gloria's voice will long resonate.--Publishers Weekly Starred Review An enchanting novel that mixes grand storytelling with an unflinching look at the harsh realities of poverty.--Junior Library Guild.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The standard work for German as a foreign language. With some 90,000 entries, phrases and example sentences, the latest vocabulary and easy-to-understand definitions. An excellent learner's dictionary and reference for advanced speakers of German. Specifically designed for non-native speakers 90,000 entries, phrases and example sentences Specifically tailored to the needs of all learners of German Numerous info windows on important cultural issues Extensive grammar information and tips on correct language usage With more than 300 new drawings and information windows to help you learn With free access to Langenscheidt's online dictionary.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Princess Malva-the Princetta of Galnicia-flees her kingdom and an arranged marriage, only to find herself betrayed by the very man who promised to help her. Orpheus is the son of a sea-captain-turned-pirate and is determined to make a name of his own commanding a ship in Galnicia's royal armada. But when their paths cross on the high seas, so do their destinies. Together the Princetta and Orpheus will travel to edges of the Known World and beyond . . . a journey from which only one of them will return alive. Shipwrecks, shark attacks, barbarians, and mysterious archipelagos await readers in this lavish fantasy-adventure written by one of France's most celebrated authors.…

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