India Dark Kirsty Murray

Name: India Dark By Kirsty Murray
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India Dark by Kirsty Murray

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Summary

A vivid story of two girls' journey from Melbourne to Madras.MADRAS, 1910: two girls are caught up in a scandal that will change their lives forever. But as one disaster follows another, money runs short and tempers fray, what must the girls do to protect themselves, and how many lives will be ruined if they try to break free?

India Dark Summary

India Dark by Kirsty Murray

A vivid story of two girls' journey from Melbourne to Madras. MADRAS, 1910: two girls are caught up in a scandal that will change their lives forever. Singing and dancing across a hundred stages in a troupe of child performers, they travel by steam-train into the heart of India. But as one disaster follows another, money runs short and tempers fray, what must the girls do to protect themselves, and how many lives will be ruined if they try to break free?

India Dark Reviews

India Dark is a classy and absorbing novel and one of those rare youth fiction books that hold their own even when set against works for adults. * South China Morning Post *
'a rich evocative novel full of historical adventure ... the book is made all the more fascinating as events are based on a true story' -- Vanessa Lewis * Bookseller *
'This is a rich and sastifying read which investigates the shifting nature of truths as the Lilliputians revolt against tyranny and fight for their rights.' -- The SL
'Superbly written ... the use of two narrators allows for a fascinating and sophisticated examination of the book's major themes, the loss of innocence and the nature of truth.' * Children's Books Ireland *

About Kirsty Murray

Kirsty Murray writes books for children and teenagers. She was born in Melbourne where she first discovered the power of a good story. She now spends most of her time reading, writing and hanging out in libraries all around the world. Kirsty's novels have won and been shortlisted for a number of awards including the WA Premier's Book Award, the NSW Premier's History Award, the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, the Aurealis Fantasy and Science Fiction Award, and the WA Young Readers' Book Award. She has been a Creative Fellow of the State Library of Victoria and an Asialink Literature Resident at the University of Madras in South India. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, the puppeteer Ken Harper. Follow Kirsty at www.kirstymurray.com or on Twitter: @kirstymurray

Additional information

Sku

GOR004856493

ISBN 13

9781848772106

ISBN 10

1848772106

Title

India Dark by Kirsty Murray

Author

Kirsty Murray

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Templar Publishing

Year published

20120101

Number of pages

352

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us