He has also been shortlisted twice for the carnegie medal and twice for the book. The edge is a novel covering some of the main modern day issues and concerns such as domestic violence, single parenting, drugs and racism. Award winning childrens author, campaigner and educational consultant alan gibbons talks about his work, life and everything. Read the edge by alan gibbons available from rakuten kobo. Theyre on the run from chris, his mothers boyfriend, a violent man who beats them both up, and wont let them go. He currently lives in liverpool, england, where he used to teach in a primary.
Winner of the angus book award, the edge is crackly with tension. Gibbons writes in a succinct way, not too flowery and yet he is a master of description. Read the defender by alan gibbons available from rakuten kobo. Alan gibbons books list of books by author alan gibbons.
He lives in liverpool, england, where he used to teach in a primary school. A tense and chilling story with terrific drama, the edge shows the depth of character and the understanding of the predicaments of children today that gives alan gibbons. We will continue to update information on alan gibbons s parents. The edge by alan gibbons 9781842550946 lovereading4kids. Alan gibbons is a fulltime writer and a visiting speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges and literary events nationwide, including the major book festivals. His father was a farm labourer, but was hurt in an accident when alan. How will this mother and son escape their abuser and s. What alan gibbons does, is allow the reader to grasp the terror, and to understand that it can and does feel like there is no escape. Alan has also appeared on the bbc education programme. The guide to fulfilling dreams, maximizing success and enjoying a lifetime of achievement ferguson, howard e. The book tells the story of danny mangam, a teenage boy living in an abusive home. He shows that partly this is a truth, and partly we are prisoners of our own fears.
The edge by gibbons, alan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is the winner of the blue peter book award 2000 the book i couldnt put down for his best selling. Theyre on the run from chris, his mothers boyfrien. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. Sauron, the dark lord, has gathered to him all the rings of power the means by which he intends to rule middleearth. Written by alan gibbons, audiobook narrated by malcolm freeman. His father was a farm laborer, but was hurt in an accident when alan was eight years old.
The edge book by alan gibbons 3 available editions. Caught in the crossfire audio cd audiobook, unabridged. The edge is a young adult novel written by alan gibbons which was published in 2002. The family had to move to crewe, cheshire where alan experienced bullying for the first time. Resources to accompany powerpoints and lessons from the publishers scheme of work for alan gibbons the edge. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. He is the winner of the blue peter book award 2000 the book i couldnt put down for his bestselling. Alan gibbons trained as a teacher and through working with young people discovered his literary voice. Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alan gibbons books online. The edge by alan gibbons and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Alan gibbons audio books, best sellers, author bio. See all books authored by alan gibbons, including shadow of the minotaur, and scared to death, and more on. Lessons are made with the assumption the students have read that part of the book before approaching the lesson, so classes may read the novel as a. Alan gibbons has been writing childrens books for 17 years. Alan gibbons takes us into greek mythology in most exciting way with a powerful novel about a presentday boy, phoenix, the son of a computer geek who creates a virtual reality game. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section. Caught in the crossfire and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Like many famous people and celebrities, alan gibbons keeps his personal life private. Includes 20 powerpoints including prereading and postreading activities. Danny is conspicuous as the only mixedrace boy in their small community, and with the everpresent threat of discovery, he has to learn how to live continually on the edge. He lives in liverpool with his wife and has four grown up children.
He is the winner of the blue peter book award 2000 the book i couldnt put down for his bestselling book shadow of the minotaur. A tense and chilling story to which the chase gives terrific drama, the edge shows the depth of character, and the understanding of the predicaments of children today, that gives alan gibbons his special quality. Its early morning and dannys mother is at his bedside, urging him to get up. The lost boys appreciation society by alan gibbons. Writing the edge alan gibbons collins freedom to teach. The edge by alan gibbons abebooks passion for books. Continuing the story begun in the hobbit, this is the first part of tolkiens epic masterpiece, the lord of the rings, available as a complete and unabridged audiobook. He started writing fiction for his pupils and published his first novel in 1993. A boy teetering on the brink of no return, living in fear. The edge 3 cd audiobook oxfam gb oxfams online shop. I felt as though i knew these people, i had an image of them in my mind. Alan gibbons is an author of childrens books and a blue peter book award. The edge by alan gibbons read by jerome pride audiobook. The edge ebook by alan gibbons 9781444003932 rakuten kobo.