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青少年小說
更新日期:
2020-03-17
Girl 38
Ewa Jozefkowicz
Zephyr
7 Mar 2019
224pp
書籍編號:
10-1645
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● 內文簡介

★已授權英、韓2國語言!
★《觀察家報》當月選書;《書商》雜誌編輯選書
★入圍2021德比學校圖書獎(Derby School Book Award)決選
★入圍2020英國東北圖書獎(The North East Book Award)決選
★英國兒童閱讀慈善機構Booktrust盛讚:「這部作品有許多如霸凌、人際差異等較沉重的主題,但作者輕巧的筆鋒柔和了這些沉重,帶來希望與溫暖。」
★入圍英國水石童書繪本大獎(Waterstones Children's Book Prize)、 英國布蘭福博斯獎(Branford Boase Award )作家伊娃.喬瑟夫柯維茲小說作品!

由現代及二戰時期的波蘭場景交織而成的感動故事,充分展現友情的力量及內心的善,得以讓人堅毅走過每段黑暗時光。

凱特是個致力從事漫畫創作的12歲女孩,她漫畫中的英雄女主角名叫38號女孩,女孩的個性和樣貌正是自己渴望成為的模樣;不過,她實在不像38號女孩那樣勇敢無畏。凱特的父母長期忙於工作,珍也不再是她學校裡最好的朋友,隔壁鄰居安妮亞婆婆甚至讓她感到害怕。

然而某天,凱特竟像創作中的38號女孩般,在一場意外中破天荒地拯救了安妮亞,連她自己都感到不可思議!更神奇的是,她和安妮亞婆婆隨即建立起一段真摯的忘年之交。凱特開始在放學後的午茶時光和週末的閒暇之餘,聽安妮亞娓娓道出一段段關於她從未完成的那幅人像畫,畫中女孩米菈的故事。

原來,安妮亞婆婆有過一段勇敢、勵志、溫暖且振奮人心的過往,她在第二次世界大戰時,曾經鼓起勇氣找尋被軍隊抓走,關進「高牆村」的朋友米菈,也在最終成功尋得自由!受安妮亞的啟發,凱特於是完成了喜劇收場的懸疑漫畫《38號女孩》。

作者伊娃.喬瑟夫柯維茲的這部創作便是將自己奶奶的真實際遇做為靈感來源,奶奶在年輕時,就曾像故事中的安妮亞一樣,從行駛中的火車上跳車,逃離自己被送往集中營的命運。她希望透過此書,讓年輕讀者們感受勇氣和希望,感受真切友誼與善的救贖力量。

 

● 作者簡介

伊娃.喬瑟夫柯維茲(Ewa Jozefkowicz)長於伊令倫敦自治市,在倫敦大學學院(UCL)攻讀英國文學。Zephyr於2018年出版了她的處女作《The Mystery of the Colour Thief》。現正從事行銷工作,與丈夫和一對雙胞胎女兒居於倫敦海布里。

 

● 媒體報導

'Second-time author Ewa Jozefkowicz packs not one but two stories within a story' Observer, Books of the Month.

'A compassionate tale of friendship and family' i newspaper.

'Eloquently explores what friendship really means and what sacrifices and acts of courage need to be made when you truly care about someone, regardless of age or time ... A thought-provoking read ... Although this is a short novel, its impact is strong' Just Imagine.

'Both here and in her debut (The Mystery of the Colour Thief) Jozefkowicz shows empathy for her young heroines, exploring key themes of friendship, family and finding yourself with compassion and optimism' The Bookseller, Editor's Pick.

'Strong themes of bullying, friendship and difference, but the author's light touch balances the deeper issues with a lot of heart' BookTrust.

'Strong and impactful writing packaged in a simple story with mirrored events and clever plot turns. It implores us to use our time thoughtfully. And what better way than to read this novel' Minerva Reads.

'With convincingly drawn characters, relatable issues and important values at its heart, this is a thoroughly enjoyable read' Books for Topics.

'Reading this sweetly told morality tale is to return temporarily to the world of children's fiction fifty years ago ... There is always room for novels like this concentrating on the theme of moral growth while also telling a good story' Books for Keeps.

'Two beautiful and thoughtful stories woven into one story of friendship, family and finding yourself' TripFiction.