The Wall

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Joshua is a troubled boy who lives with his mother and stepfather in a divided city, where a wall and soldiers separate two communities, and the rubble-strewn residue of their broken world gives hints of the old life before the wall was built. Joshua discovers a manhole, which leads to a tunnel, which leads in pitch darkness under the wall and across to the other side. Forbidden territory, dangerous territory, violent territory, which a boy like him visibly different shouldnt stray into. An act of kindness from a girl saves his life, but leads to a brutal act of cruelty and a terrible debt hes determined to repay. And no one, no one must find out that hes been there or the consequences will be unbearable.

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A novel for all ages that is full of heart, hope and humanity. A terrific achievement * Financial Times *
A disturbing and thought-provoking book which simmers with heat, anger and fear * Independent on Sunday *
A powerful tale of a divided city * The Bookseller *

Author Bio

William Sutcliffe was born in London in 1971. He is the author of five previous novels the international bestseller Are You Experienced, The Love Hexagon, New Boy, Bad Influence and, most recently, Whatever Makes You Happy. His work has been translated into more than twenty languages.