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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... took everything . Nothing of her is left here , " Jess's grandfather said , sounding more ruminative than upset . " But I must be vain . She dedicates two books to me , and I forgive her . " Jess laughed , then stopped when she realised ...
... took everything . Nothing of her is left here , " Jess's grandfather said , sounding more ruminative than upset . " But I must be vain . She dedicates two books to me , and I forgive her . " Jess laughed , then stopped when she realised ...
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... took Jess's hand and guided her slowly past each shelf . She passed the candle over the rows of leather - bound and hard- back books , bringing the flame so close to some that Jess's breath caught in her throat with amazement at her ...
... took Jess's hand and guided her slowly past each shelf . She passed the candle over the rows of leather - bound and hard- back books , bringing the flame so close to some that Jess's breath caught in her throat with amazement at her ...
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... took it from her , pulled a box of Milk Tray from underneath her T - shirt and shoved it in . She thrust the bag back at Jess and beckoned her upstairs . “ Come on . You can have some , ” she promised , as they started climbing the ...
... took it from her , pulled a box of Milk Tray from underneath her T - shirt and shoved it in . She thrust the bag back at Jess and beckoned her upstairs . “ Come on . You can have some , ” she promised , as they started climbing the ...
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