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Shadow of the Leopard

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A powerful, haunting story set in Mozambique by a world-renowned author. Readers met Sofia previously in Secrets in the Fire, when, at the age of 9, she lost her legs in a land mine explosion in Mozambique. Now Sofia is almost 20 and pregnant with her third child. Armando, the father of her children, travels to the city for work, coming home on weekends. One Saturday Armando is very late, and as he stands in the shadows beyond the firelight, Sofia knows he is hiding something from her. She makes her way to town to find out what he is doing... and is devastated to discover that he is involved with another woman. Sofia ends their relationship but suffers terribly in the face of Armando's rage. In a heart-rending conclusion Armando's life unravels, and Sofia must return to her village to raise her children without him. "Shadow of the Leopard" is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal told with clear-eyed compassion and humane and strongly atmospheric insight.

About the Author :
Henning Mankell was born in 1948 and is one of Sweden's most popular authors. His Kurt Wallander detective series has sold millions of copies. He spends half of his time in Mozambique, where he knows the real Sofia who inspired this novel.

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Shadow of the Leopard is classified as a children's book, but I'm not entire sure why. Though the young adult readers of this book is intended for will certainly enjoy it, adults will also be compelled by Sofia's story and [author Henning] Mankell's commanding voice.--Sienna Powers"January Magazine" (11/01/2009) This is the third novel by Mankell featuring Sofia. After all the tragedies in her life, readers will be relieved to find her married with children and seemingly happy with her life. Then she discovers all isn't as rosy as she thought when she goes to the city to check on her husband. There she finds more betrayal and violence and she must find the strength to continue for the sake of her children.... The writing [is] great, the characters and their actions are all believable and well executed.... It should have a place in most libraries.--Saleena Davidson"INFOLINK" (06/30/2009) This novel moves along quickly to a realistic yet hopeful ending.--Lynn Rashid, Marriotts Ridge High School, Marriott"School Library Journal" (12/01/2009) The writing [is] great, the characters and their actions are all believable...It should have a place in most libraries.--Saleena Davidson"INFOLINK" (06/30/2009) Young adult readers [and] adults will be compelled by Sofia's story and Mankell's commanding voice.--Sienna Powers"January Magazine" (11/01/2009)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781554512003
  • Publisher: Annick Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Annick Press
  • Height: 185 mm
  • No of Pages: 177
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Width: 135 mm
  • ISBN-10: 155451200X
  • Publisher Date: 20 Aug 2009
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 272 gr


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