GYPSY BOY ON THE RUN
Book ID/图书代码： 06400011B46889
English Summary/英文概要： This is the incredible story of a boy who escaped from a secret world. Mikey is a Romany Gypsy and grew up living in a caravan on sites across the UK. He adored his family and the rich and vibrant Romany culture he’d inherited. Eventually though he was forced to make a heartbreaking decision - to stay and keep secrets, or escape and find somewhere to finally belong. But Mikey quickly discovers that life in the outside world isn’t all he expected. After learning his father had put a contract out on him and that he was being hunted down by gangs of thugs determined to claim their reward, Mikey realises that life will never be the same again. Brimming with unforgettable characters, this extraordinary coming-of-age story will remind you that sometimes it takes courage (and the odd Disney song) to be the person you were meant to be.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 本書講述了一個不可思議的故事：一個男孩從一個神秘的世界逃離出來……
米奇是一個吉普賽男孩，從小到大都更隨著一個周遊英國的商隊。他深愛著自己的家庭，也熱愛那豐富多彩又充滿活力的吉普賽文化。可是命運給他出了一個天大的難題—他必須做出一個痛徹心扉的決定：留下來並保守秘密，或者逃離出去，重新尋找歸屬之地。但是米奇很快就發現外部的生活並非自己期望的那樣。在瞭解到父親用他做交易以及自己遭到數群暴徒追捕後，米奇最終意識到生活再也不能回到從前。
這是一部非凡而成熟作品，人物形象深入人心。通過此書，作者意在告訴我們想要扮演命中註定的角色需要極大地勇氣。（from XMM）
Awards/获奖情况：“一個不可思議的故事，一種與眾不同的生活……記錄一部痛苦的回憶錄也許很容易，但是米奇的敘述幽默風趣，絲毫不見自哀自憐……故事如此有趣，可能讓你錯過一班公車……這是本年度最感人至深的作品之一。”
’An incredible story of a unique life...It would have been easy to descend into a "misery memoir", but Mikey tells the story with humour and no self-pity...It’s so intense you might miss your bus stop...One of the most moving books you read this year’— HEAT
’Gypsy Boy on the Run is a fantastic book. It follows Mikey as he tries to escape the demons of his past and his father’s fury. Prepare to get funny looks from fellow passengers on public transport as you alternate between crying and punching the air in triumph. Mikey’s story will leave you full of awe and admiration at how a person can go through so much at such a young age and come through the other side not only sane, but a good person. At an age when most of us are studying for our GCSEs and thinking about who to snog, Mikey was alone, on the run and fighting for survival. The strength and the spirit of Mikey shone through in the brilliant Gypsy Boy and continues to shine even brighter in Gypsy Boy on the Run. I can’t recommend it highly enough.’ (Sara Cox, Broadcaster )
About the Author/作者介绍： 八年前，米奇.沃爾什終於決定在倫敦定居，而這也是他第一次長久地停留在某處。米奇選擇在住處附近一個小學教授美術和戲劇欣賞，同時也是為了彌補兒時缺乏正規教育的遺憾。Eight years ago Mikey Walsh finally succumbed to staying put. London called him and it is the longest time he has ever lived in one place. He works at a nearby primary school, where he teaches art and drama, and also picks up the formal education he missed out on as a child.
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