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Mary vive negli anni Ottanta a Thornhill, un orfanotrofio femminile vicino alla chiusura. Ella è una ragazza che nel 2017 si trasferisce col padre accanto al tetro edificio, ormai abbandonato da tempo. In un dichiarato omaggio a Brian Selznick e alle atmosfere di Il giardino segreto, le storie delle due ragazze, narrate l’una col testo del suo diario, l’altra con evocative illustrazioni in bianco e nero, si avvicinano fino a toccarsi nel coinvolgente finale.

A haunting illustrated novel from the author of the highly acclaimed Thornhill Told in two alternating narratives, The Hideaway tells the story of Billy McKenna, who runs away from home and takes refuge in an overgrown graveyard. The first narrative is told from his perspective, whereas the second thread tells of the situation at home and the police search for Billy. Covering themes of domestic violence, families, childhood, and being separated and reunited, this is an important and beautifully illustrated book for middle grade readers right up to adults. The Hideaway is illustrated throughout with tonal and textured black and white drawings. The atmospheric illustrations seep into the edge of the pages before they give way to a series of double-page spreads as the story reaches its climax. Praise for Thornhill:“Beautiful, moody, sad, and spooky—all at once.” Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2017

Merrylegs wants to be loved and to make people happy. But he is a dumpy clumpy riding-school pony. How could anyone ever love him? Find out in this enchanting story of friendship, courage and self-belief - when you believe in yourself, you see the world with fresh eyes!