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Love in the shadow of nuclear dread.
"Life: An Exploded Diagram" entwines youthful passion with the tension of global conflict, inviting you into Clem and Frankie's secret world against a backdrop of impending catastrophe. The juxtaposition of their personal story with the ominous march of history offers a poignant exploration of life and love under the pressures of the extraordinary. A read that will stay with you through the undeniable tension and the tender moments alike.
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Young Adult Literature (2011)
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award (2012)
- Carnegie Medal Nominee (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781844281008
Authors:
Mal Peet
Publisher: Walker Books
Date of Publication: 2011-06-02
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Historical Romance,
War,
Young Adult Romance,
Realistic Fiction,
Teen,
Coming of Age
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 1792 readers)
Description
Norfolk, 1962. It's a hot summer during the Cold War. Clem, a working-class boy from a council estate and Frankie, the daughter of a wealthy landowner, are conducting a furtive and high-risk relationship.Meanwhile, the world's superpowers are moving towards nuclear confrontation. With the Cuban Missile Crisis looming , it seems that time is running out for Frankie and Clem. There are things they need to do before the world explodes.
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Love in the shadow of nuclear dread.
"Life: An Exploded Diagram" entwines youthful passion with the tension of global conflict, inviting you into Clem and Frankie's secret world against a backdrop of impending catastrophe. The juxtaposition of their personal story with the ominous march of history offers a poignant exploration of life and love under the pressures of the extraordinary. A read that will stay with you through the undeniable tension and the tender moments alike.
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Young Adult Literature (2011)
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award (2012)
- Carnegie Medal Nominee (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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