The Childhood of Jesus: A Novel

The Childhood of Jesus: A Novel

From the Nobel Prizeâ‚¬â€œwinning author of Waiting for the Barbarians, The Life & Times of Michael K and Disgrace.Â

Nobel laureate and two-time Booker Prize winner J. M. Coetzee returns with a haunting and surprising novel about childhood and destiny that is sure to rank with his classic novels.

Separated from his mother as a passenger on a boat bound for a new land, David is a boy who is quite literally adrift. The piece of paper explaining his situation is lost, but a fellow passenger, SimÂ³n, vows to look after the boy. When the boat docks, David and SimÂ³n are issued new names, new birthdays, and virtually a whole new life.

Strangers in a strange land, knowing nothing of their surroundings, nor the language or customs, they are determined to find Davidâ‚¬s mother. Though the boy has no memory of her, SimÂ³n is certain he will recognize her at first sight. â‚¬Å“But after we find her,â‚¬Â David asks, â‚¬Å“what are we here for?â‚¬Â

An eerie allegorical tale told largely through dialogue, The Childhood of Jesus is a literary featâ‚¬"a novel of ideas that is also a tender, compelling narrative. Coetzeeâ‚¬s many fans will celebrate his return while new readers will find The Childhood of Jesus an intriguing introduction to the work of a true master.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Penguin Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber part_0143125761
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2014-07-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143125761

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Penguin Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	part_0143125761
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2014-07-29
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780143125761

The Childhood of Jesus: A Novel

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