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New Boy

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Tracy Chevalier brings Shakespeare's Othello-a harrowing drama of jealousy and revenge-to a 1970s era elementary school playground. Arriving at his fifth school in as many years, diplomat's son Osei Kokote knows he needs an ally if he is to survive his first day-so he's lucky to hit it off with Dee, the most popular girl in school. But one student can't stand to witness this budding relationship: Ian decides to destroy the friendship between the black boy and the golden girl. By the end of the day, the school and its key players-teachers and pupils alike-will never be the same again. The tragedy of Othello is transposed to a 1970s suburban Washington schoolyard, where kids fall in and out of love with each other before lunchtime, and practice a casual racism picked up from their parents and teachers. Peeking over the shoulders of four 11 year olds-Osei, Dee, Ian, and his reluctant "girlfriend" Mimi-Tracy Chevalier's powerful drama of friends torn apart by jealousy, bullying, and betrayal will leave you reeling.

Author Biography

TRACY CHEVALIER is the New York Times bestselling author of eight previous novels, including Girl with a Pearl Earring, which has been translated into 39 languages and made into an Oscar-nominated film. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., she lives in London with her husband and son.
Release date Australia
May 16th, 2017
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United States
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Imprint
Random House Large Print
Pages
320
Publisher
Diversified Publishing
Dimensions
127x206x20
ISBN-13
9781524779467
Product ID
26188158

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