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Killing Velazquez

Philippe Girard

On hearing a radio report of an accused priest Philippe is thrown back to a difficult time in his youth. He is faced with his parents' impending divorce, moves to a new city, goes to a new school, and needs to make new friends. To help him adapt to his new surroundings his mother urges him to join the "Snow Geese," a youth group led by a nonconformist priest who challenges Philippe to rethink his values. But as Philippe becomes more acquainted with the group and its charismatic leader, masks begin to slip, and he finds himself plunged into the centre of an unexpected drama. With his life turned upside-down, he seeks comfort in reading, and manages to find his bearings again when he discovers the old-fashioned adventure series of Jack Bowmore. Killing Velazquez is an autobiographical tale that gives us a glimpse into the complexities of manipulation and reminds us that sometimes an old book can actually save a life.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Bdang
  • Publish Date: May 21st, 2011
  • Pages: 200
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.40in - 6.50in - 0.70in - 1.05lb
  • EAN: 9781894994545
  • Categories: Literary

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