The Boy Under the Table
Sep 2015 · Allen & Unwin (US & CA)
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A story of immense power and compassion—one that will move all who read it with its harrowing glimpse into the real world behind the headlines
Tina is a young woman hiding from her grief on the streets of the Cross. On a cold night in the middle of winter she breaks all her own rules when she agrees to go home with a customer. What she finds in his house will change her life forever. Across the country, Sarah and Doug are trapped in limbo, struggling to accept the loss that now governs their lives. Pete is the local policeman who feels like he is watching the slow death of his own family. Every day brings a fresh hell for each of them. Told from the alternating points of view of Tina, Sarah, Doug, and Pete, The Boy Under the Table is gritty, shocking, moving, and, ultimately, filled with hope.
Tina is a young woman hiding from her grief on the streets of the Cross. On a cold night in the middle of winter she breaks all her own rules when she agrees to go home with a customer. What she finds in his house will change her life forever. Across the country, Sarah and Doug are trapped in limbo, struggling to accept the loss that now governs their lives. Pete is the local policeman who feels like he is watching the slow death of his own family. Every day brings a fresh hell for each of them. Told from the alternating points of view of Tina, Sarah, Doug, and Pete, The Boy Under the Table is gritty, shocking, moving, and, ultimately, filled with hope.
A story of immense power and compassion—one that will move all who read it with its harrowing glimpse into the real world behind the headlines
Tina is a young woman hiding from her grief on the streets of the Cross. On a cold night in the middle of winter she breaks all her own rules when she ag...
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34 reviews
Michele McCullough
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March 19, 2017
I would have given this 5 stars but I didn't like the ending only because I would have liked to see where the girl went from there and what she did with her life. Otherwise I loved this book. It was engrossing with a story line that was unusual and riveting!
Kidskwotes
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January 21, 2024
in love with this author. She is AMAZING! Her way of telling stories is refreshingly unique in form ... and she skillfully creates such depth of emotion ... various emotions, throughout her works.
LCWatson51 Watson
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February 16, 2018
This book is expertly written. I cried a lot. At times I was sad and happy at the same time. It moved me . I can't wait to read her other books. Thanks for a great book.
About the author
Nicole Trope is a former high school teacher with a Masters Degree in Children's Literature. She is the author of I Ran Away First, The Secrets in Silence, and Three Hours Late.
Nicole Trope is a former high school teacher with a Masters Degree in Children's Literature. She is the author of I Ran Away First, The Secrets in Silence, and Three Hours Late.
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