Came Back to Show You I Could Fly: Text Classics

Discover the poignant tale of 'Came Back to Show You I Could Fly: Text Classics', a captivating novel that explores the complex themes of friendship and addiction. This heartwarming story follows Seymour, a lonely young boy who stumbles upon Angie, a captivating older girl who opens his eyes to life's adventures. Through their unlikely friendship, the book beautifully portrays the struggles of addiction and the importance of resilience and hope. Written by a celebrated author, this award-winning novel won the 1989 Human Rights Award for Literature and the 1990 Australian Children's Book of the Year Award for Older Readers. With 256 pages of compelling narrative, 'Came Back to Show You I Could Fly' invites readers into a world of emotional depth and vibrant storytelling. Ideal for young adult readers and anyone interested in exploring themes of youth, companionship, and overcoming adversity. Perfect for your personal library or as a thoughtful gift. Available in a brand new B-format paperback edition, this classic piece from The Text Publishing Company continues to resonate today. Experience the story that captivated audiences and was recognized at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping with your purchase! Note that combined shipping with other products is not available, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925498318
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
Seymour is bored and lonely, and running from a gang of kids when he opens a back-lane gate. And there is Angie. She is older than Seymour, confident, cool and alluring, and she treats him with the affection of an older sister. Seymour is captivated - through Angie he is awakened to the fun and adventure in life. But Angie has a dark side - a secret that threatens to destroy her. And as Seymour begins to understand that all is not well he knows he has to help her.

Came Back to Show You I Could Fly is a heartwarming account of an unlikely friendship that shows a very human side of drug addiction.

Came Back to Show You I Could Fly won a Human Rights Award for Literature in 1989. It also won the 1990 Australian Children's Book of the Year Award, Older Readers, and was shortlisted for the 1990 Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the 1990 NSW Premier's Literary Award, as well as named a White Raven book at the 1990 Bologna Children's Book Fair. Say A Little Prayer, the film version, was released in 1993.

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