Joel’s journey of discovery about himself and the small town in which he lives is beautifully observed. Henning Mankell gets right inside the head of his sensitive twelve year old hero who, after surviving a car accident, feels he must show some kind of gratitude but to whom and how?
If you enjoyed this then make sure you read Mankell's other titles, including Bridge to the Stars, When the Snow Fell, and Journey to the End of the World.
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Joel will soon be twelve, and he thinks nothing's going on in the small community where he lives. But he's wrong there. One day, a Miracle happens to him. He's very nearly run over by a bus, but is miraculously unhurt. Now, what do you do when a Miracle has come your way? Shouldn't you show gratitude somehow? But how?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Shadows In The Twilight and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Shadows In The Twilight features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 11+ readers
Shadows In The Twilight is available in Paperback
Shadows In The Twilight was written by Henning Mankell and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Shadows In The Twilight has 174 pages
Yes it is part of Joel Gustafson Stories series