The Leap

by Jonathan Stroud

Paperback, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

823.914

Publication

RED FOX (2001), 192 pages

Description

Charlie is devastated by the tragic accident up at a disused mill pool involving her best friend, Max. Refusing to believe Max is dead she embarks on an emotional journey in her dreams, where she believes she can see Max just ahead of her on the road. Soon her dreamworld becomes more important to her than anything else until this fantasy and the reality of real life begin to merge and give rise to strange events. With the help of her brother James, Charlie steers herself through the dangers and learns to face the truth and find a way of living after Max.

User reviews

LibraryThing member sirfurboy
This is a beautiful but painful read, dealing with issues of grief and guilt and friendship in a sensitive book laden with its own special magic. Its a book to leave you thinking at the end too, but a very good read

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2001

Physical description

192 p.; 5.08 inches

ISBN

0099402858 / 9780099402855

Barcode

1219
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