9780198326311

Calling a Dead Man

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9780198326311

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Overview

When John, an explosives expert, dies in an accident in Russia, his sister, Hayley and friend Annie go there to mourn. Before long they begin to suspect that there is more to John's death than meets the eye and that certain people are desperately trying to keep them away from the truth.Themes: personal identity, grief, effects of physical environment, loyalty and betrayal, family relationships, disabilityTeaching Focus:BLSkilful evocation of place and atmosphereBLThe use of tension and suspense to produce a fast-paced thrillerBLCreation of empathy with characters and their situationBLA variety of narrative layers build up the plot structureRecommended for students in Years 7 and 8

ISBN-13

9780198326311

ISBN-10

0198326319

Weight

0.64 Pounds

Dimensions

7.80 x 5.08 x 0.65 In

List Price

$9.99

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

264 pages

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published On

2006-06-01



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