By | Farrukh Dhondy |
Published By | |
ISBN | 978-1-990598-27-2 |
Children's Genre | 12-15 |
Publication Date | 06/28/2024 |
Price | 06/28/2024 |
Synopsis
Suleikha, Leo and Kai, a group of 12-year-olds,
known as ‘The Freezies’, befriend the intriguing
Mr Christaki, a traveller who camps with his
converted bus on their village green. Exposed as
an illegal immigrant from Syria, he goes on the
run with his four-year-old daughter. The Freezies
come up with a risky and audacious scheme to
reveal his desperate plight on national TV and
manage to rescue him.
Authors Biography
FARRUKH DHONDY is a highly
acclaimed British Indian writer of
fiction, non-fiction, stage drama, TV
and films. His latest books include
Prophet of Love, Rumi: A New
Collection and an autobiography
entitled Fragments against My Ruin:
A Life. He is the recipient of numerous
prizes, including the prestigious
Whitbread Book Award for the novel
Bombay Duck. He lives in London,
England.
Reviews
The Freezies, three determined social outcasts, try to help a quiet man in need. Young activists set an example for their community in this accessible adventure that conveys both humor and pathos. Kirkus Reviews
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A touching story.
Highly recommended.