Alex shearer was born in wick, in the far north of scotland. What are the themes in the lost by alex shearer answers. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. His novels bootleg and the greatest show in the world were adapted for television by the bbc. Alex shearers interesting novel the lost is written at a. Alex shearer is currently considered a single author. Browse alex shearers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The lost nw by alex shearer 9780435891572 hardback, 2006 delivery uk delivery is within 3 to 5 working days.
He has written more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays in the uk. The 6 youngadult novels span the 15year gap between black and red in dekkers popular circle series, and also beyond. Sorry, the book that you are looking for is not available right now. The lost by alex shearer book cover, description, publication history. The lost, new windmills series by alex shearer 9780435891572.
Alan shearer, cbe, dl born august 1970 is an english retired footballer. Part gullivers travels, part hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, part pilgrims progress, this is thoroughly original and full of ideas books for keeps. The television dramatisation of bootleg won a bafta award for drama in 2003. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Alex shearer sold his first tv script at the age of 29, after a varied career of some 30 odd some very odd jobs.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of alex shearer books online. A powerful, spooky and disturbing novel, full of dark twists and turns, from the author of the great blue yonder. Buy the lost nw by alex shearer from waterstones today. Its been a year since tom pellows dad was lost at sea. He has had over thirty different jobs, and has never given up trying to play the guitar. Explore books by alex shearer with our selection at. Alex shearer joe and jonah are walking to school one morning when a fire engine roars past jonah runs after it and disappears the police finally give up the search for him, but joe senses that jonah is still.
The book has an amazingly thrilling turn of events when joe befriends the seemingly normal anna. The lost nw by alex shearer 9780435891572 lovereading4kids. Plus made no sense to me even when shearer almost tried selling it as a hobby at the end. This book is called the lost, it is a mystery type book. The beginning of the book starts off by joe and jonah going to school and jonah got distracted by a fire siren alarm, after that, jonah went missing in action then joe take his chance to skip school. Jenines father had died lost in a storm, the rumor said and her mother commanded the skyboat now. What are the themes in the novel the lost by alex shearer. A year, two years, three years pass and joe still takes solitary bike rides.
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The theme in the novel the lost by alex shearer is the mysterious loss of the boy called jonah and his best friend, joe langley, who tried to find him when all people believed that jonah is dead. Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest a message to the sea. These include hunted, canned, the speed of the dark, and, most recently, ministry of ghosts. Alex shearer is the author of numerous books for both adults and children. He played as a striker in the top level of english league football for southampton, blackburn rovers, newcastle united and the england national team. The lost nw by alex shearer hardback, 2006 for sale online. The lost alex shearer pearson schools and fe colleges. Alex shearer has written more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays.
Alex shearer born 25 june 1949 is a british novelist and scriptwriter. His father was a blacksmith and his mother was a secretary. Alex shearer has 64 books on goodreads with 8607 ratings. New windmills titles are supported by a 15 lesson study. In a richly imaginative tale, perfect for both boys and girls as they launch themselves into the world of fiction as independent readers, alex shearer creates a dahlesque fantasy that roams through realms of magic, wonder, and.
While tarrin faces a difficult dilemma, someone is watching him. I loved this book and ive just started reading the fugitives another book by alex shearer. The stolen hardcover april 12, 2002 by alex shearer author. His other books for macmillan are the great blue yonder, the stolen, the speed of the dark, bootleg and the lost. Jonah goes missing after running after a fire engine and joe tries to find him. He went on to write several tv series including the 1990s sitcom the two of us, and numerous stage and radio plays. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He was named football writers association player of the year in 1994 and won the pfa player of the year. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. This is a rambunctiously ridiculous book, and if you have absolutely no issues with reading something of that sort youll likely enjoy it. He enjoyed writing from an early age, and sold his first television script about thirty years ago. No catches, no fine print just unconditional book loving for your children with their favourites saved to their own digital bookshelf. The lost books series is a hexalogy of fantasy books written by american author ted dekker. Becoming a member of the lovereading4kids community is free.
A fun childrens book with some surprisingly intelligent commentary thrown in. This is a book about two characters called joe and jonah. Many genres are included in the lost such as mystery, horror, and adventure. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The first turning point of the story is near the beginning. The lost by alex shearer meet your next favorite book. This is the life book by alex shearer official publisher. Other works of alex shearer include the summer sisters and the dance disaster 1997, the crush 2003, sea legs 2003 and the lost 2004. Alex shearer introduction new windmills titles are supported by a full scheme of work, including a mediumterm study plan, 15 individual lesson plans, and student, teacher and oht resource sheets. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
Peoples appearance are younger than they actually are and most of them lives up to a hundred and either looks like they are only in there thirties or forties, or even in their childhood. He was born in wick, in the north of scotland, and now lives in somerset. Join facebook to connect with alex shearer and others you may know. Bootleg was also adapted into manga and anime under the japanese title chocolate underground. What is the odyssey a book by a greek writer, homer about. In a future world where people live to be 150, humans have paid the price for their longer lives the cost being their fertility. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Alex shearers interesting novel the lost is written at. It was the first alex shearer book i read and i am sure that im going to be reading lots more of his books. It was like any other morning, walking to school, chatting with some old mates, when all of a sudden, a fire engine went roaring past them, its siren blaring, and jonah, desperate to see the fire, ran after it. Inspired by shearers experiences when his own brother was dying and written with a warm touch that is at once tender and achingly funny, this is the life is a moving testimony to both the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of the simpler things in life, like not taking a dying mans teakettle away. Nov 02, 2019 alex shearers interesting novel the lost is written at a good quality. Moving into writing for children, his novels bootleg and the greatest store in the world were adapted for t. The lost nw by alex shearer, 9780435891572, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When the first letter of each books is taken individually, they spell circle. Alex shearer s novels the hunted and the speed of the dark were shortlisted for the u.
The lost by alex shearer book 8 editions published. Tarrin is a boy who is born into a world where the petrifying nightmares of medical science has all come true. Jul 01, 2004 the lost paperback july 1, 2004 by alex shearer author visit amazons alex shearer page. Joe and jonah are on the way to school and a fire engine races past. International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. These resources help students to engage with the novel and assist with your planning. In this story, many people are lost in a variety of different ways. Dec 03, 2010 alex shearer lives with his family in somerset. Two english brothers unite after many years to make sense of the bits and pieces of memory, mortality and the thickness of blood in this poignant novel by shearer the cloud hunters, 2012, etc. Professor sniff and the lost spring breezes 1996, gollancz. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Alex shearer books, author biography, and reading level. Professor sniff and the lost spring breezes by alex shearer. He has written more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays. Tv film bbc adapted the greatest store in the world in a tv movie.
Alex shearers novels the hunted and the speed of the dark were shortlisted for the u. If youre a big fan of black comedy im sure you will love this book but for me, it just didnt work. Inspired by shearers experiences when his own brother was dying and written with a warm touch that is at once tender and achingly funny, this is the life is a moving testimony to both the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of the simpler things in life, like not taking a dying mans tea kettle away. Alex shearer audio books, best sellers, author bio. His other books for macmillan are the great blue yonder, the hunted, the speed of the dark, bootleg and the lost.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Shes short with red hair and freckles, and shed love to be different like meredith, the new girl in her class. The title of the book instantly makes you think that a character in the book will be lost somehow. The lost nw by alex shearer hardback, 2006 for sale. Alex shearer has you turning the pages franticly to see if jonah will ever be rescued. Apr 12, 2002 the stolen hardcover april 12, 2002 by alex shearer author. Alex shearer was born in 1949 in wick, in the far north of scotland and enjoyed writing from an early age. The lost paperback july 1, 2004 by alex shearer author visit amazons alex shearer page. He has written several tv series, stage plays, radio plays and comedy scripts.