THE GIRL IN BETWEEN

Book ID/图书代码： 11701216B89666

English Summary/英文概要： In an old, abandoned mill, Sam and her Ma take shelter from the memories of their homeless life on the streets, and watch the busy world go by. The windows are boarded up and the floorboards falling in, but for Sam neither of those things matter. It’s The Castle – a home of her own like no other, and a place of safety.

But hard as she tries to hold on to her world, things are starting to change. As the men in yellow coats close in on their refuge, and her Ma spins further out of control, Sam finds herself seeking friendship in the ghosts of the mill - and questioning who is really there.

THE GIRL IN BETWEEN is a compelling, witty and at times heartbreaking novel by a truly outstanding new talent. A ghost story with a difference, this extraordinary debut explores themes of loneliness and grief with an effortless warmth, and an unforgettable voice.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 流离失所的Sam和她的妈妈暂住在一座废弃的老磨坊里，看着外面纷纷扰扰的世界。磨坊里的窗户吱吱作响，楼板也即将塌陷，但Sam并不在乎这些。这里就像是她的城堡，是她的家，一个安全的地方。

但尽管她努力保护自己的世界，但事情总不尽如人意。穿着黄色大衣的男人们慢慢接近她们的避难所，而她的妈妈也逐渐失控，Sam最后只能和磨坊里的鬼魂交起了朋友，她也不禁要问，究竟是谁在里面。

这是一部引人入胜、充满智慧又令人心碎的小说。作者是一位拥有杰出协作才能的文坛新星。这是一个不同寻常的鬼故事，不着痕迹地探索了孤独和哀伤的主题，温暖而令人难忘。(LYR)

Awards/获奖情况：Praise for The Girl in Between:

’Perfect for fans of David Almond and Katherine Rundell’ - The Guardian

‘A deeply moving story of family, homelessness, and the ghosts that won’t let us go. Haunting and unforgettable.’ – Megan Shepherd, author of The Secret Horses of Briar Hill

‘A skilful debut presents a nuanced view of homelessness… heartbreakingly beautiful… The blend of dark and lovely will appeal to David Almond fans.’ – Kirkus

’A compelling and heart-breaking debut with an unexpecting twist, reminiscent of A Monster Calls’ - Glamour

’Pitch-perfect Dublin voice’ - Irish Times

’The Girl in Between grabbed me from the start and held on so tight it left bruises’ - Geraldine McCaughrean

’In turns beautiful, devastating and ultimately uplifting, The Girl in Between demands re-reading’ - Zana Fraillon, author of The Bone Sparrow

‘Dark, sometimes profound, this is the kind of book that envelops readers in its world, sending them blinking into the light with the voice and images still ringing in their heads’ LoveReading4Kids.co.uk

‘A descriptive story that’s intriguing, emotionally engaging ... with a twist at the end.’ The Book Bag

About the Author/作者介绍： Sarah，34岁，住在爱尔兰都柏林的一艘游艇上。她刚刚结束了5年在坦桑尼亚经营旅馆以支持当地社区项目的日子。她正在继续通过博客和影片（www.theethicalvolunteer.com）推进海外志愿服务的开展，同时也在构思自己的下一步作品。

Sarah is thirty four, and currently lives on a houseboat in Dublin, Ireland. She recently returned from five years in Tanzania where she founded and ran a hostel while working to support local community projects. She continues to promote ethical overseas volunteering through her blogs and films on www.theethicalvolunteer.com, while planning her next book.

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Rights Status/版权销售情况：Simplified Chinese/简体中文：AVAILABLE

Complex/Traditional Chinese/繁体中文：AVAILABLE

Sales in other countries/其他国家销售情况：S&S (publication June 2017)
US: Kathy Dawson Books, Penguin (publication summer 2017)

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