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The Song of Pentecost


Puffin

No. of pages 228

Published: 2020

Great for age 12-18 years

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"The Song of Pentecost" by W.J. Corbett tells the story of a community grappling with the triumphs and trials of faith during the tumultuous events of Pentecost. As the Spirit descends, the lives of the characters are transformed by divine inspiration, leading to powerful revelations and unexpected connections. Amidst personal struggles and societal challenges, they navigate themes of hope, redemption, and the quest for purpose. The narrative weaves together individual journeys, highlighting the profound impact of faith on human experiences, ultimately exploring the idea that true strength often emerges from vulnerability and shared spiritual awakening. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Puffin .

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 228 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2020 by Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency .

W. J. Corbett joined the Merchant Navy as a galley-boy when he was sixteen and saw the world. He has also worked as a factory hand, furniture remover, building site laborer, and dishwasher. His first book, "The Song of Pentecost "described by Roald Dahl as "an astonishing achievement" won the prestigious Whitbread Award. "

 

This book contains the following story:

The Song of Pentecost
Pentecost leads his tribe of harvest mice from their polluted home to a new place of safety in the hills. Some unsavoury characters are encountered on the way, and the journey is not accomplished without hazard and loss.

This book is in the following series:

Puffin

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Whitbread Book Award
This book was recognised by the Whitbread Book Award.