Written with a spare, gritty authenticity, this is a compelling and refreshingly brief novel by the author of the bestselling <i>The Book Thief</i>.

The Guardian

Originally published in Zusak's native Australia three years before the hugely successful The Book Thief hit these shores, Fighting Ruben Wolfe is a lithe and affecting short novel about two brothers who become lured into the seedy underbelly of an illegal boxing ring in order to make some money to help out their parents. With echoes of the vulnerable and questioning first person narrative of The Outsiders, this is a fiery and ruminative novel for young teenagers.

The Bookseller

Gritty novella about tough lives in tough neighbourhoods at tough economic times. Short, sharp and punchy, it has moments of savage humour and pure pathos. There's poetry in every life - even when it's seeped in violence.

bookbag.co.uk

Se alle

An impressive and heartwarming story of fraternal and familial bonding.

The Irish Times

The novel is [...] a knockout

The Irish Times

I say, 'Don't lose your heart, Rube.' And very clearly, without moving, my brother answers me. He says, 'I'm not tryin' to lose it, Cam. I'm tryin' to find it.'

The Wolfe brothers know how to fight. They've been fighting all their lives. Now there's something more at stake than just winning.

A powerful, poignant novel from the author of the international bestseller, The Book Thief.

Les mer

I say, 'Don't lose your heart, Rube.' And very clearly, without moving, my brother answers me. I'm tryin' to find it.'

The Wolfe brothers know how to fight. Now there's something more at stake than just winning.

A powerful, poignant novel from the author of the international bestseller, The Book Thief.

Les mer
A fantastic book about fighting against the odds from the author of The Book Thief.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781862309579
Publisert
2010-01-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Definitions
Vekt
159 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
14 mm
Aldersnivå
Y, 03
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

MARKUS ZUSAK is the bestselling author of six novels, including THE BOOK THIEF. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, to both popular and critical acclaim. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.
Find Markus on his blog www.zusakbooks.com
Facebook /markuszusak
Instagram @markuszusak


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