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A Short Stay In Purgatory

Alan Durant

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English
Red Fox
15 June 1997
Falling somewhere between the wild joy of heaven and the misery of hell, purgatory is one bittersweet state you'll never forget.

In these twelve stories, enter teenage purgatory at its most honest, and meet a whole host of characters you'll quickly recognise- a secret admirer, burning up with jealousy and desire; Karen, confronting her anxiety about pregnancy; Alex, contemplating life after school; or maybe Suze, looking forward to her first sexual experience with mixed feelings.

Ranging in mood from high comedy to deep pathos, Alan Durant's intense short stories capture the sweet delight and bitter misery of hormone-charged youth. . . .
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Imprint:   Red Fox
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 178mm,  Width: 110mm,  Spine: 7mm
Weight:   74g
ISBN:   9780099137818
ISBN 10:   009913781X
Pages:   128
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Recommended Age:   12+
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  9-11 years ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Mouse Party, and Big Bad Bunny to first fiction like My Little Troll stories to the teen thrillers Publish or Die and The Ring of Truth to series such as Creepe Hall, Leggs United and the forthcoming Bad Boyz. He is the author of the older novels A Short Stay in Purgatory, The Good Book,and Blood for Random House.

Reviews for A Short Stay In Purgatory

These direct, strong stories held my attention completely * TES * Durant's vivid, simple language brings to life a range of poignant and beautiful experiences * Independent *


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