A Bridge to the Stars by Henning Mankell
A Bridge to the Stars: Book summary and reviews of A Bridge to the Stars by Henning Mankell
A Bridge to the Stars Summary12-year-old Joel lives with his father in the cold northern part of Sweden. At night he often sneaks out of the house to look for a lonely dog he has seen from his window. On the bridge across the icy river he starts a secret society and has adventures. But one night he discovers that his father’s bed is also empty, and so he will have to come to terms with his father’s newfound love. The harsh reality of Joel’s world comes vividly to life and leaves the reader spellbound. A Bridge to the Stars Reviews"By the end, readers can rest assured that Joel's journey, and their own, has been a fruitful one. Ages 12-up." - Publishers Weekly
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Henning Mankell is the acclaimed author of the Kurt Wallander mysteries. The books have been published in thirty-three countries and consistently top the bestseller lists in Europe, receiving major literary prizes (including the UK's Golden Dagger Award in 2000) and generating numerous international film and television adaptations. Born in a village in northern Sweden in 1948, Mankell divides his time between Sweden and Maputo, Mozambique.
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