A Friend In The Dark
A heartwarming story of how friendship can help through the worst traumas,
even losing your sight.
A heartwarming and funny story about the power of friendship, perfect for fans
of Frank Cottrell Boyce, Jacqueline Wilson and Lara Williamson. Victor is a
failure at everything - school, girls, making his dad feel better about his
mother having left them. When Marie-Jose, the smartest girl in the class and
musical prodigy, starts helping him with his maths homework, there must be
something she wants in return.
Review
"[...] a poignant, sensitive and eloquently translated French novel [...]" *
Armadillo * A beautiful heart-warming story of believing in yourself and
others. * Primary Times *
About the Author
Pascal Ruter grew up in the southern suburbs of Paris. He loves stories above
all, especially ones where the misfortune and severity of life are matched by
the absurdity and humour of everyday situations. A Friend in the Dark (Le Coeur
en Braille) is Pascal's first novel for Walker Books. He currently lives in a
tiny village in the middle of the forest of Fontainebleau.
A Friend in the Dark (Le Coeur en Braille) was translated into English by Emma
Mandley. Emma has translated a wide range of French and Italian texts. She
lives in London."
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A Friend In The Dark
A Friend In The Dark
A heartwarming story of how friendship can help through the worst traumas,
even losing your sight.
A heartwarming and funny story about the power of friendship, perfect for fans
of Frank Cottrell Boyce, Jacqueline Wilson and Lara Williamson. Victor is a
failure at everything - school, girls, making his dad feel better about his
mother having left them. When Marie-Jose, the smartest girl in the class and
musical prodigy, starts helping him with his maths homework, there must be
something she wants in return.
Review
"[...] a poignant, sensitive and eloquently translated French novel [...]" *
Armadillo * A beautiful heart-warming story of believing in yourself and
others. * Primary Times *
About the Author
Pascal Ruter grew up in the southern suburbs of Paris. He loves stories above
all, especially ones where the misfortune and severity of life are matched by
the absurdity and humour of everyday situations. A Friend in the Dark (Le Coeur
en Braille) is Pascal's first novel for Walker Books. He currently lives in a
tiny village in the middle of the forest of Fontainebleau.
A Friend in the Dark (Le Coeur en Braille) was translated into English by Emma
Mandley. Emma has translated a wide range of French and Italian texts. She
lives in London."
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A heartwarming story of how friendship can help through the worst traumas,
even losing your sight.
A heartwarming and funny story about the power of friendship, perfect for fans
of Frank Cottrell Boyce, Jacqueline Wilson and Lara Williamson. Victor is a
failure at everything - school, girls, making his dad feel better about his
mother having left them. When Marie-Jose, the smartest girl in the class and
musical prodigy, starts helping him with his maths homework, there must be
something she wants in return.
Review
"[...] a poignant, sensitive and eloquently translated French novel [...]" *
Armadillo * A beautiful heart-warming story of believing in yourself and
others. * Primary Times *
About the Author
Pascal Ruter grew up in the southern suburbs of Paris. He loves stories above
all, especially ones where the misfortune and severity of life are matched by
the absurdity and humour of everyday situations. A Friend in the Dark (Le Coeur
en Braille) is Pascal's first novel for Walker Books. He currently lives in a
tiny village in the middle of the forest of Fontainebleau.
A Friend in the Dark (Le Coeur en Braille) was translated into English by Emma
Mandley. Emma has translated a wide range of French and Italian texts. She
lives in London."
