He has also been shortlisted twice for the carnegie medal. Alan gibbons audio books, best sellers, author bio. Winner of the angus book award, the edge is crackly with tension. This is a youngadult fiction book written by alan gibbons. Gripping and gritty, perfect for fans of kevin brooks, patrice lawrence and malorie blackman. Buy the edge 3 cd audiobook, oxfam, alan gibbons, 0752861409, 9780752861401, books, audio books. This book is about a boy named danny, and his mother, cathy, living on the edge where cathy used to live when she was a child, in fear, because of a man named chris kane, who thinks that he is dannys. The edge caught in the crossfire end game for younger children. The guide to fulfilling dreams, maximizing success and enjoying a lifetime of achievement. On the edge of the galaxy, a diplomatic mission to an alien planet takes a turn when the legionnaires, an elite special fighting force, find themselves ambushed and stranded behind enemy lines. Malcolm freeman, alan gibbons, orion publishing group limited. He lives in liverpool, england, where he used to teach in a primary school. Its early morning and dannys mother is at his bedside, urging him to get up.
Teen author alan gibbons was inspired to write his book hate by the horrific murder of sophie lancaster who was assaulted and killed because. Like several of gibbons other books, the edge is officially billed as a childrens book, but deals with themes that are equally relevant and interesting to adults. An actionpacked, edgeofyourseat ya thriller from bestselling author, alan gibbons. Alan has written occasional columns for the liverpool echo. The edge is a young adult novel written by alan gibbons which was published in 2002. I felt as though i knew these people, i had an image of them in my mind. Scheme of work taken from colins readers as found from tes. After danny and his mother escape her abusive boyfriend, he also confronts a number of problems caused by his mixed ancestry. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Alan gibbons trained as a teacher and through working with young people discovered his literary voice. Alan gibbons has been writing childrens books for twenty three years. He is a regular contributor to tes, junior education, carousel, books for keeps and other journals.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. More information about this seller contact this seller 25. He currently lives in liverpool, england, where he used to teach in a primary school. Everyone is familiar with the classic tales of snow white, jack and the beanstalk and robin hood, but do we really know the true story. The edge book by alan gibbons half price books marketplace. Get free shipping on the edge by alan gibbons, from. This book will rock your world and leave you breathless.
My teenagers want this on kindle cuz they are tired of passing the paperback around. Award winning childrens author, campaigner and educational consultant alan gibbons talks about his work, life and everything. A boy teetering on the brink of no return, living in fear. A number of outstanding novels have recently been published including the edge by alan gibbons, a tense and deeply. The edge paperback july 1, 2002 by alan gibbons author. Maddie diaz never should have taken that shortcut through the park. The edge is a novel covering some of the main modern day issues and concerns such as domestic violence, single parenting, drugs and racism. Alan gibbons is a published author of childrens books and young adult books.
The book tells the story of danny mangam, a teenage boy living in an abusive home. To arrive at the edge of the worlds knowledge, seek out the most complex and sophisticated minds, put them in a room together, and have them ask each other the. The edge 3 cd audiobook oxfam gb oxfams online shop. Alan has also appeared on the bbc education programme writers block, the blue peter book awards, radio 4s front row, and is a regular. The family had to move to crewe, cheshire where alan experienced bullying for the first time. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. He is the winner of the blue peter book award 2000 the book i couldnt put down for his best selling. Alan gibbons books, biography, contact information. The edge by alan gibbons 9781842550946 lovereading4kids. See the complete edge series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alan gibbons is a fulltime writer and a visiting speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges and literary events nationwide, including the major book festivals. Baffled by a seemingly supernatural connection to his critically injured sister, an fbi special agent heads to the oregon coast in search of a more plausible explanation for his sudden esp, only to discover more puzzling mysteries. Gibbons writes in a succinct way, not too flowery and yet he is a master of description. Alan has also appeared on the bbc education programme writers block, the blue peter book awards, radio 4s front row, the world tonight and the message programme and has consulted on a series of short films about childrens books.
Browse alan gibbonss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Alan gibbons has been writing childrens books for 17 years. Theyre on the run from chris, his mothers boyfriend, a violent man who beats them both up, and wont let them go. Some of the published credits of alan gibbons include the edge, the dark beneath unabridged, shadow of. Sixteenyearold john has moved away from the tough innercity neighbourhood he grew up in and started afresh. I am glad i finally read it, and i was pleased i did, its not normally a book i read, but it was good, i liked how alan gibbons wrote the parts from different perspectives, it told the way i would like most stories to be, it showed, the victims, the person who causes the pain, and also the friends, and people who have witnessed or is part of it. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Written by alan gibbons, audiobook narrated by malcolm freeman. Gilman includes books the loner, ten thousand dollars, american, apache death, and several more.
Orion childrens books an imprint of the orion publishing group ltd date of issue. The guide to fulfilling dreams, maximizing success and enjoying a lifetime of achievement ferguson, howard e. More information about this seller contact this seller 28. He is the winner of the blue peter book award 2000 the book i couldnt put down for his. A tense yet thrilling novel from alan gibbon that tackles the issues of domestic violence, fear and prejudice with great pace and vitality. Ppts are tailored and adpated to some areas of the scheme. His father was a farm laborer, but was hurt in an accident when alan was eight years old. Start reading the edge on your kindle in under a minute. Join facebook to connect with alan gibbons and others you may know.
More information about this seller contact this seller 30. Alan albert gibbons born 14 august 1953 is an english writer of childrens books who has won a blue peter book award. Also like some of his other work, it is a story with an agenda to communicate, and that can often be detrimental to the story itself as the author tries to ram his of her point home. Learning focus on language analysis, writing triplets, character development, writers. Inspired by the tragic murder of sophie lancaster, which saw sophie and her partner. Alan gibbons is an author of childrens books and a blue peter book award. The edge by alan gibbons meet your next favorite book. Here was a world class author talking directly to me, at least thats how i felt. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the.
Browse alan gibbons s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. I cant recommend it highly enough books for keeps a brilliantly convincing thriller devoid of flabby cliches or stereotype guardian a fastmoving, tense, emotional story which is a real page turner carousel alan gibbons uses short, minichapters to tell his story and the effect is electric booktrusted news the characters are. How will this mother and son escape their abuser and start a new life. His father was a farm labourer, but was hurt in an accident when alan was eight years old. The lost boys appreciation society by alan gibbons. When i started writing the edge, i knew that the story had to come first. He lives in liverpool with his wife and has four grown up children. Writing the edge alan gibbons collins freedom to teach. The edge paperback july 1 2002 by alan gibbons author 4.
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