Unforgettable and distinct voices . . . A fantastic novel that will be especially resonant for readers who struggle with being or feeling outside of 'normal.' starred review Booklist
Leah Thomas Livres
Leah Thomas crée de la science-fiction jeunesse qui explore des relations complexes dans des décors imaginatifs. Son écriture se caractérise par une profonde exploration de la psychologie des personnages et une voix narrative distinctive. Thomas aborde fréquemment des thèmes d'identité, de connexion et de recherche d'appartenance. Ses histoires invitent les lecteurs dans les paysages émotionnels et intellectuels de personnages naviguant dans l'inconnu.
Ollie and Moritz are two teenagers who will never meet. Each of them lives with a life-affecting illness. Contact with electricity sends Ollie into debilitating seizures, while Moritz has a heart defect and is kept alive by an electronic pacemaker. If they did meet, Ollie would seize, but turning off the pacemaker would kill Moritz. Through an exchange of letters, the two boys develop a strong bond of friendship which becomes a lifeline during dark times - until Moritz reveals that he holds the key to their shared, sinister past, and has been keeping it from Ollie all along.
A radical and empowering primer for the next generation of activists.
Wild and Crooked
- 416pages
- 15 heures de lecture
Set in a small town, this compelling novel weaves together the secrets of a long-ago crime with themes of personal liberation. The story explores the struggle to break free from the shadows of the past, highlighting the impact of buried truths on the present. Leah Thomas, a critically-acclaimed author, crafts a narrative that delves into the complexities of memory and redemption, inviting readers to uncover the hidden layers of both the town and its inhabitants.