Description
Tall Story was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for 13 book prizes in the United Kingdom. It won the Crystal Kite Prize for Europe. Andi hasn't seen her brother for eight years and when he steps off the plane from the Philippines, she cannot believe her eyes. He's tall. EIGHT FOOT TALL. But Bernardo is not what he seems. Bernardo is a hero, Bernardo works miracles, and Bernardo has an amazing story to tell.
Outstanding Children's Debut of 2011 - Kirkus Reviews
Kindle Best Book for February 2011 - Amazon.com
100 Magnificent Books of 2011 - School Library Journal
Blue Peter Children's Book Prize - shortlisted
Waterstone's Children's Book Prize - shortlisted
The UKLA Children's Book Prize - shortlisted
The Branford Boase Award - shortlisted
The Times Recommended Children's Books for Christmas 2010
The Sunday Times 100 Best Titles for the Summer 2010
Brilliant Summer Books, National Geographic Kids
"Gourlay spins slender threads of wishes and prayers, magic and miracles, desires and redemption and weaves together an impressively sweet and rich tale" - starred review, Kirkus
"First-time author Gourlay slam-dunks this tale of a towering boy from the Philippines and the pint-size, basketball-crazy half sister with whom he has recently been reunited ... the novel effortlessly encompasses real-world dreams as well as magic realism " - starred review, Booklist
"In her first young adult novel, Gourlay offers an appealing blend of diverse characters, emotional conflicts, well-paced action, and an upbeat finale. The challenges facing separated, immigrant families and the universal teen desire for acceptance and respect ring true. " - starred review, School Library Journal
"Candy Gourlay's Tall Story is a pleasure from first to last, and it displays the assurance of a born storyteller." The Times
"Tall Story by Candy Gourlay combines wry humour and profound comment on cultural identity. It is an astute coming of age novel. " The Bookseller
"My best book of the year has to be Tall Story by Candy Gourlay. It just has to." Bookwitch
Outstanding Children's Debut of 2011 - Kirkus Reviews
Kindle Best Book for February 2011 - Amazon.com
100 Magnificent Books of 2011 - School Library Journal
Blue Peter Children's Book Prize - shortlisted
Waterstone's Children's Book Prize - shortlisted
The UKLA Children's Book Prize - shortlisted
The Branford Boase Award - shortlisted
The Times Recommended Children's Books for Christmas 2010
The Sunday Times 100 Best Titles for the Summer 2010
Brilliant Summer Books, National Geographic Kids
"Gourlay spins slender threads of wishes and prayers, magic and miracles, desires and redemption and weaves together an impressively sweet and rich tale" - starred review, Kirkus
"First-time author Gourlay slam-dunks this tale of a towering boy from the Philippines and the pint-size, basketball-crazy half sister with whom he has recently been reunited ... the novel effortlessly encompasses real-world dreams as well as magic realism " - starred review, Booklist
"In her first young adult novel, Gourlay offers an appealing blend of diverse characters, emotional conflicts, well-paced action, and an upbeat finale. The challenges facing separated, immigrant families and the universal teen desire for acceptance and respect ring true. " - starred review, School Library Journal
"Candy Gourlay's Tall Story is a pleasure from first to last, and it displays the assurance of a born storyteller." The Times
"Tall Story by Candy Gourlay combines wry humour and profound comment on cultural identity. It is an astute coming of age novel. " The Bookseller
"My best book of the year has to be Tall Story by Candy Gourlay. It just has to." Bookwitch
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Published
May 1, 2010
Publisher
Anvil Publishing
Editions
5 editions
Genres
Romance
Thriller & Suspense
Young Adult
Action & Adventure
Humor
Fantasy