Always the Sun
Neil Cross
Jamie is thirteen years old, an only child. His mother has recently died. He and his father Sam have moved to Sam's home town. A fresh start. A new job for Sam, a new school for Jamie. But one day Jamie comes home, bearing the scars of every parent's nightmare. Something must be done.
Buy this book at Amazon- Publisher
- Scribner
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN-13
- 9780743231404
- Genre
- FictionCrime & Thriller
- Topics
- GriefParenthoodBullying
Awards
- The Booker PrizeLonglistedMajor(2004)
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