Off the Beaten Track - by Maylis de Kerangal (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Paul, aged 10, who lives with his aunt, sets out on an expedition to the mountains with his parents' old friend, Bruce. Having reappeared after three years of silence, Bruce is eager to keep the promise he made to Paul many years ago to take him on a three-day mountain trek. Paul, whose parents' absence is never explained, longs for Bruce's friendship and wants badly to prove himself. But his is also timid and unsure and Bruce who is better at doing than explaining doesn't make it any easier. A dramatic event gives Paul the chance to find his inner strength, and to show himself and everyone else what he is capable of. And he has earned a trip to the Rockies next year. A breath-taking mountain adventure, set in the French alps, told in the form of a graphic novel with just a few words by Maylis de Kerangal and beautiful, dramatic screen prints by Tom Haugomat. This is a powerful book for boys on the cusp of adolescence."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A breathtaking mountain adventure, in which a boy finds his inner strength, from the author of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning novel </strong><strong><em>The Heart </em></strong></p><p>Paul is ten years old and lives with his aunt and uncle. Bruce, an old family friend, suddenly reappears after three years of silence, eager to keep a promise he made to Paul to take him on a three-day mountain trek. </p><p>Paul longs for Bruce's friendship and wants badly to prove himself. But he is also timid and unsure, and Bruce--who is better at doing than explaining--doesn't make it any easier.</p><p>A dramatic event gives Paul the chance to find his inner strength, and to show himself and everyone else what he is capable of.</p><p><strong>This uniquely illustrated coming-of-age story for teens can help create thought-provoking discussion about: </strong></p><ul><li>Finding independence, resiliency, and self-confidence </li><li>The importance of guidance and mentorship from trusted adults </li></ul><p><strong><em>An Aldana Libros Book</em></strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Gentle, heartfelt ... [This book's] universal themes of family and separation are especially resonant as we cope with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic."<br />--<em><strong>Booklist</strong></em></p><p>"[A] story about home, independence, and love ... brought to life with stunning watercolor illustrations."<br />--<strong><em>Quill & Quire</em></strong></p><p>"Lovely artwork... A sentimental holiday story told by a parent as he learns to let go."<br />--<em><strong>Kirkus Reviews</strong></em></p><p>"Quietly affecting....accessible....speaks gently to the inner thoughts of children tackling nature's challenges."<br />--<em><strong>School Library Connection</strong></em></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Maylis de Kerangal</strong> is a French author and translator whose translated novel, <em>Mend the Living</em>, was longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize and in 2017 won the Wellcome Book Prize. She lives in Paris, France. This is her debut book for children in English.</p><p><strong>Helen Mixter</strong> is an award-winning translator who lives in Toronto, Ontario.</p><p><strong>Tom Haugomat</strong> is a noted graphic artist who studied at the prestigious art school Gobelins, where he specialized in animation. His book about an astronaut, <em>Through a Life</em>, has been published in English, and it received a Special Mention in the BolognaRagazzi fiction prize. His illustrations appear in the <em>New York Times</em>, the <em>New Yorker</em>, <em>Le Monde</em> and the <em>New Republic</em>. He lives in Paris.</p>
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