A Prince Without a Kingdom: Vango Book Two

Marc Notes: This translation originally published: 2014.; Translated from the French.; Vango has been in danger for as long as he can remember. He has spent his life jumping across rooftops, fleeing to mysterious islands and evading capture. But Vango will not run for much longer. The mystery of his past has started to unravel, and now, in the shadow of a rapidly changing world, Vango will face those who have haunted him for so long and finally find his true identity. Biographical Note: Timothee de Fombelle is a popular French playwright who has achieved international success as a novelist with his debut, "Toby Alone, " and its sequel, "Toby and the Secrets of the Tree." He has worked as a teacher and in 1990 set up his own theater company. Timothee de Fombelle lives with his family in Paris."Review Quotes: This sequel is characterized by the same beautiful writing and intricate plotting that made the first so gripping. Mournful at times but also illuminated with moments of humanity and grace: a worthy sequel. Kirkus Reviews A first purchase in collections where there are fans of Vango and students who enjoy reading adventurous and ambitious novels like Gregory Maguire s Egg and Spoon (Candlewick, 2014) and Yann Martel s Life of Pi (HMH, 2002). School Library Journal" Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2015 (EAN 9780763679507, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2015 pg. 62 (EAN 9780763679507, Hardcover) School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 85 (EAN 9780763679507, Hardcover) Booklist 07/01/2015 pg. 58 (EAN 9780763679507, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Contributor Bio:  De Fombelle, Timothee TimothA(c)e de Fombelle is a much-admired French playwright. Toby Alone, highly acclaimed in France, is the first of a two-part series and has won numerous awards. Sarah Ardizzone (nee Adams) is an award-winning translator as well as a journalist and is the director of literary events for International PEN.