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Author: Eugene Yelchin ,
Eugene Yelchin
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 20.80cm
Weight: 0.483kg
ISBN: 9781250120816
ISBN 10: 1250120810
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 12 February 2019
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
Steeped in the paranoia and propaganda of the era, the noir tale draws parallels to the current political and social climate, nationalistic prejudices, and media-disseminated misinformation. . . Well-plotted and -paced, Yelchin's thriller will be a favorite among readers who have an interest in history and intrigue. --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Spy Runner The action never stops, and readers will be gripped as the narrative thunders to a satisfying conclusion. --Booklist on Spy Runner an escalating whirl of chases, crashes, threats, assaults, abductions, blazing gunplay, spies, and counterspies--along with revelations that hardly anyone, even Jake's mom, is what they seem. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Spy Runner Yelchin's grainy black and white photo illustrations cast ominous shadows and will surely draw browsers into the text. --The Bulletin on Spy Runner
""Steeped in the paranoia and propaganda of the era, the noir tale draws parallels to the current political and social climate, nationalistic prejudices, and media-disseminated misinformation. . . Well-plotted and -paced, Yelchin's thriller will be a favorite among readers who have an interest in history and intrigue."" --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Spy Runner ""The action never stops, and readers will be gripped as the narrative thunders to a satisfying conclusion."" --Booklist on Spy Runner ""an escalating whirl of chases, crashes, threats, assaults, abductions, blazing gunplay, spies, and counterspies--along with revelations that hardly anyone, even Jake's mom, is what they seem."" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Spy Runner ""Yelchin's grainy black and white photo illustrations cast ominous shadows and will surely draw browsers into the text."" --The Bulletin on Spy Runner
Steeped in the paranoia and propaganda of the era, the noir tale draws parallels to the current political and social climate, nationalistic prejudices, and media-disseminated misinformation. . . Well-plotted and -paced, Yelchin's thriller will be a favorite among readers who have an interest in history and intrigue. --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Spy Runner
Author Information
Eugene Yelchin is the author and illustrator of The Haunting of Falcon House, Arcady's Goal, and the Newbery Honor Book Breaking Stalin's Nose. Born and educated in Russia, he left the former Soviet Union when he was twenty-seven years old. Mr. Yelchin has also illustrated several books for children, including Spring Hare, Pip and Pup, and Crybaby. He lives in California with his wife and children. eugeneyelchinbooks.com
