The Icarus GirlPenguin Canada, 2005 - 337 Seiten Jessamy "Jess" Harrison, age eight, is the child of an English father and a Nigerian mother. Possessed of an extraordinary imagination, she has a hard time fitting in at school. It is only when she visits Nigeria for the first time that she makes a friend who understands her: a ragged little girl named TillyTilly. But soon TillyTilly's visits become more disturbing, until Jess realizes she doesn't actually know who her friend is at all. Drawing on Nigerian mythology, Helen Oyeyemi presents a striking variation on the classic literary theme of doubles -- both real and spiritual -- in this lyrical and bold debut. |
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... smiled at her . There was something in the smile that Jess could only vaguely describe as careful . It was the same smile that she had worn when they had been going through customs . The official behind the desk had a neat moustache and ...
... smiled at her . There was something in the smile that Jess could only vaguely describe as careful . It was the same smile that she had worn when they had been going through customs . The official behind the desk had a neat moustache and ...
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... smiled , and although his smile was bumpy because some of his teeth were jagged and broken , it was a warming , in- fectious smile that was reflected in his eyes . It made her smile widely in return . She felt as if the room THE ICARUS ...
... smiled , and although his smile was bumpy because some of his teeth were jagged and broken , it was a warming , in- fectious smile that was reflected in his eyes . It made her smile widely in return . She felt as if the room THE ICARUS ...
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... smiled at Jess , who smiled shyly back . " Late again , eh ? " he greeted . Jess watched her mum smile and shrug , somehow making these sheepish gestures seem unapolo- getic . They were now paced at a half run 183.
... smiled at Jess , who smiled shyly back . " Late again , eh ? " he greeted . Jess watched her mum smile and shrug , somehow making these sheepish gestures seem unapolo- getic . They were now paced at a half run 183.
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