Now in paperback, the utterly original debut novel reminiscent of The Butcher Boy by a dazzling new British talent
In one of the most celebrated debut novels of recent years, Ross Raisin tells the story of solitary young farmer, Sam Marsdyke, and his extraordinary battle with the world. Expelled from school and cut off from the town, mistrusted by his parents and avoided by city incomers, Marsdyke is a loner until he meets rebellious new neighbour Josephine. But what begins as a friendship and leads to thoughts of escape across the moors turns to something much, much darker with every step.
By:
Ross Raisin Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 159g ISBN:9780141033525 ISBN 10: 0141033525 Pages: 224 Publication Date:30 March 2009 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Ross Raisin was born in Yorkshire and lives in London. He is twenty-seven years old.
Short-listed for Dylan Thomas Prize 2008 (UK)
Short-listed for Guardian First Book Award 2008 (UK)
Short-listed for John Llewellyn Rhys Prize 2008 (UK)
Short-listed for Portico Prize 2008 (UK)
Shortlisted for Authors' Club Best First Novel Award 2009.
Shortlisted for Guardian First Book Award 2008.
Shortlisted for John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize 2008.
Shortlisted for John Llewelyn Rhys Memorial Prize 2008.
Shortlisted for Portico Prize 2008.
Winner of Guildford Book Festival First Novel Award 2008.
Winner of Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award 2009.
