Explore books by alex shearer with our selection at. The stolen by alex shearer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 16, 2006 the lost nw by alex shearer, 9780435891572, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The title of the book instantly makes you think that a character in the book will be lost somehow.
The television dramatisation ofbootlegwon a bafta award for drama in 2003. More shipping options available at checkout very good condition. The lost by alex shearer used 9780330431880 world of books. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Author of the stolen, sea legs, the great blue yonder, the speed of the dark, bootleg, the summer sisters and the dance disaster, professor sniff and the lost spring breezes, this is the life alex shearer. 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Many genres are included in the lost such as mystery, horror, and adventure. In this book most people have sacrificed the joy of having children, their fertility for the dream of eternal youth. Alex shearer uses various cliff hangers to create dramatic effects. The hunted by alex shearer is a book for our times. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. A highly entertaining and hilariously gruesome comedy thrillerbeans on toast will never be the same again. The plot maybe unique but that just makes the book more exciting. His best friend, joe never stops believing that he is alive and that one. Alex shearer has written more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and. He was born in wick, in the north of scotland, and now lives in somerset. Alex shearer was born in 1949 in wick, in the far north of scotland and enjoyed writing from an early age. Authors like alex shearer include michael lawrence, marcus sedgwick, cliff mcnish, kate thompson, philip reeve. He went on to write several tv series, stage plays, radio plays, and comedy scripts.
Some of the published credits of alex shearer include the invisible mans socks, great switcheroonie hodder literature, sea legs. A year, two years, three years pass and joe still takes solitary bike rides into the countryside, one day meeting an attractive woman named anna, who valiantly. Alex shearer is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. The great blue yonder by alex shearer, paperback barnes. Alex shearers novels the hunted and the speed of the dark were shortlisted for the u. The lost by alex shearer used 9780330431880 world of. Alex shearer books, biography, contact information. Find signed collectible books by alex shearer canned. Months go by and gradually people start to forget jonah, except joe, who refuses to believe he is. 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. Just to mention in passing that i am not, as far as i know, in any way related to alan shearer, the former professional footballer and bbc sports commentator, with whom i am occasionally confused.
Get it by fri, aug 14 sat, aug 15 from aurora, illinois. Available in used condition with free delivery in the uk. Pp are allowing people to live far longer with youthful looks. Some of the published credits of alex shearer include the invisible mans socks, great.
Feb 16, 2006 i would recommend the lost to absolutely anyone. Shearer had more than thirty odd jobs, including working as a worm picker and a computer programmer. In this story, many people are lost in a variety of different ways. In a future world where people live to be 150, humans have. Alex shearer was born in wick, in the far north of scotland. Alex shearer is a television scriptwriter as well as the author of a number of books for children and teens. Fun from beginning to end and thoroughly readable, its a romp through the daftness of contemporary celebrity culture as well as a joyous vindication of real friendship. Children are the most prized commodity with many children being kidnapped for the sole reason of trade. His other books for macmillan are the great blue yonder, the hunted,the speed ofthe dark,bootlegand the lost. Sea legs book by alex shearer official publisher page. In this atmospheric thriller, jonah chases after a fire engine and mysteriously disappears. A year, two years, three years pass and joe still takes solitary bike rides.
No catches, no fine print just unconditional book loving for your children with their favourites saved to their own digital bookshelf. Alex shearer doesnt miss a single opportunity for humour. One day, jonah runs after a fire engine and is never seen again. His father was a blacksmith and his mother was a secretary.
Buy alex shearer ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. I have to admit from the front cover i wasnt really expecting this book to be that great, but alex shearers writing has a unique style, and thats what makes the stolen worth reading. In a future world where people live to be 150, humans have paid the price for their longer lives the cost being their fertility. Books by alex shearer authors like alex shearer what. He went on to write several tv series including the 1990s sitcom the two of us, and numerous stage and radio plays. Clive and eric, nonidentical twins, were introduced in sea legs, where they caused chaos on a cruise ship. I have to admit from the front cover i wasnt really expecting this book to be that great, but alex shearer s writing has a unique style, and thats what makes the stolen worth reading. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. You might also like similar authors to alex shearer, like michael. He has written more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and. Dec 03, 2010 about the author 2010 alex shearer lives with his family in somerset. This book is called the lost, it is a mystery type book. A year, two years, three years pass and joe still takes solitary bike rides into the countryside, one day meeting an attractive woman named anna, who valiantly maintains her smallholding all alone. Alex shearerhas written more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays.
The hunted is a book is set on earth in the near future. These resources help students to engage with the novel and assist with your planning. He has had over thirty different jobs, and has never given up trying to play the guitar. This is the life book by alex shearer official publisher. His suspicious yet clear storyline will certainly keep you guessing. The lost by alex shearer meet your next favorite book. Alex shearers interesting novel the lost is written at a good quality. Another book, the greatest store in the world, was made into a christmas film for television for the bbc. Alex shearer books, author biography, and reading level. Discuss the hunted by alex shearer is a very appealing book. The greatest store in the world was adapted into a television film. Becoming a member of the lovereading4kids community is free. Alex shearer books list of books by author alex shearer thriftbooks. Alex shearer has written for television, radio, film, and the stage and is the author of many books for children, including the speed of the dark, which was shortlisted for the guardian childrens fiction prize.
Tarrin is a real boy living in a sea of fake children. His 2003 novel the speed of the dark was shortlisted for the guardian childrens fiction prize. Isbn 9780439903103 9780439903103 hardcover, scholastic press, 2008. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alex shearer books online. See all books authored by alex shearer, including canned, and the great blue yonder, and more on. A year, two years, three years pass and joe still takes solitary bike rides into.
In this book, their father is asked to become manager of a london hotel for the six weeks of their summer holiday. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. He enjoyed writing from an early age and sold his first television script about thirty years ago. The title of the book instantly makes you think that a character in the. The lost nw by alex shearer 9780435891572 lovereading4kids. The cloud hunters childrens book by alex shearer discover.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The lost, new windmills series by alex shearer 9780435891572. The stolen pb by alex shearer 9780330530507 pan macmillan. Author of the stolen, sea legs, the great blue yonder, the speed of the dark, bootleg, the summer sisters and the dance disaster, professor sniff and the lost spring breezes, this is the life alex shearer open library. Books by alex shearer writers similar to alex shearer. Alex shearer born 25 june 1949 is a british novelist and scriptwriter. His other books for macmillan are the great blue yonder, the hunted, the speed of the dark, bootleg and the lost.
He seems to cut through everything unimportant, zoning in on. Alex shearer is currently considered a single author. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous. He likes the lucky dip aspect of buying tins that have their labels missing after all, you never. Bill harris, the hero of alex shearer s new novel, the great switcherooniemight be ordinary and selfdeprecating. 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. The television dramatisation of bootleg won a bafta award for drama in 2003. But anna also lives with sadness the death of her baby son, buried in the local churchyard. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
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