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Jon for Short

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Jon for Short
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Malorie Blackman
Illustrated by Vladimir Stankovic
Seriesgr8reads
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 130
ISBN/Barcode 9781781121955
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Teenage / Young Adult

Publishing Details

Publisher Barrington Stoke Ltd
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publication Date 12 March 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Tense and horrifying tale on madness that compels the reader to a chilling climax. Jon keeps waking up from a recurring bad dream to find that he is missing his arms and parts of his legs. Kept constantly sedated, as Jon's body disappears his nightmare gets worse. The nurses seem to hate him and the doctor won't answer his questions. Who is Joe? Why do they keep calling him by that name? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 14+

Author Biography

Malorie Blackman is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. The novels in her Noughts & Crosses sequence have won several awards, including the Red House Children's Book Award, and she has won many other awards for her books. She is the UK Children's Laureate 2013-2015.