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The Orchard on Fire

Shena Mackay

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#3475 of 8,085 books · #1741 in Fiction

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize (1996).

The Orchard on Fire was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1996. When April's parents move from London to rural Kent she makes her first best friend. With flame-haired, fearless Ruby, April shares secrets, dares and laughter. But Ruby has secrets of her own - bruises that she hides. Also seeking April's friendship is old Mr Greenidge, immaculate in his linen suit, with eyes like blue glass. He follows her around the village with his beguiling dachshund, and wants to learn everything about her.

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Publisher
Heinemann
ISBN-13
9780349007229
Genre
Fiction
Topics
Childhood friendshipComing of ageInnocence and danger

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