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The Vanishing Act (Paperback)
Mette Jakobsen (author)Published: 30/08/2012
This is a story about a snow-covered island you won't find on any map.
It's the story of a girl, Minou. A year ago, her mother walked out into the rain and never came back.
It's about a magician and a priest and a dog called No Name. It's about a father's endless hunt for the truth.
It's about a dead boy who listens, and Minou's search for her mother's voice.
It's a story of how even the most isolated places have their own secrets.
It's a story you will never forget.
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9780099572473
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 215 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
The best stories change you. The Vanishing Act is that kind of tale - Erin Morgenstern, author of The Night Circus
A strange poetic and ghostly story... There are echoes of C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe but otherwise there is a rare freshness to her storytelling. She relies on using sophisticated but sparse language to create a magical world and story about the grown-up themes of love, loss and - intriguingly - philosophy that can be read and enjoyed by both grown-ups and young adults. And not a vampire in sight - Daily Mail
Works just as well as a one-dimensional story as it does a thought provoking fable as the beautifully written, haunting set pieces testify - Ani Johnson, Bookbag
It is abundant in terms of atmosphere and the beautiful innocence of childhood - PA Review – South Wales Argus
A perfectly poised, fable-like tale of loss, written with delightful whimsy, deep empathy and a beguiling sense of innocence - Graeme Base
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“An enjoyable quick read”
This is a lovely, short read to enjoy in one or two sittings. It tells the story of a young girl living on an isolated island, coming to the terms with the disappearance of her mother. With a very small, but... More
“Short but Sweet”
The Vanishing Act takes the magic of Morgenstern's 'The Night Circus' and sets it against a blistering cold setting akin to Ivey's 'The Snow Child'.
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“Slight but satisfying!”
A slight but affecting tale about a young girl coming to terms with the disappearance of her mother. I loved the author's descriptions of the island and found it's (few!) inhabitants extremely well drawn and... More
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