About the book
Long-listed for the 2006 Re-Lit Award for Best Novel
For 15-year-old Cathy Mugan, \"a place apart\" is where she longs to be: apart from her mother, an unhinged, uncontrollable terror who explodes at the slightest provocation. So Cathy has a chance to work at a rectory for the summer, she seizes it.
But \"a place apart\" is also where Cathy is: surrounded by violence, a cowering father, and a contemptuous brother, she is almost completely alone. Her closest friend exists only in her imagination, a frightening sign that perhaps Cathy has more in common with her mad mother than she - or the reader - wants to believe.
Stirring and dramatic, this is an unforgettable debut from Canada's next major author. Engaging characters, enthralling scenes, and lyrical beauty will make A Place Apart stay with readers for years.
Editions of A Place Apart
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781550025446
- EBook
- ISBN 9781554884827
- PDF
- ISBN 9781770701878
Read an Excerpt
Long-listed for the 2006 Re-Lit Award for Best Novel
For 15-year-old Cathy Mugan, \"a place apart\" is where she longs to be: apart from her mother, an unhinged, uncontrollable terror who explodes at the slightest provocation. So Cathy has a chance to work at a rectory for the summer, she seizes it.
But \"a place apart\" is also where Cathy is: surrounded by violence, a cowering father, and a contemptuous brother, she is almost completely alone. Her closest friend exists only in her imagination, a frightening sign that perhaps Cathy has more in common with her mad mother than she - or the reader - wants to believe.
Stirring and dramatic, this is an unforgettable debut from Canada's next major author. Engaging characters, enthralling scenes, and lyrical beauty will make A Place Apart stay with readers for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Place Apart about?
Long-listed for the 2006 Re-Lit Award for Best Novel
For 15-year-old Cathy Mugan, \"a place apart\" is where she longs to be: apart from her mother, an unhinged, uncontrollable terror who explodes at the slightest provocation. So Cathy has a chance to work at a rectory for the summer, she seizes it.
But \"a place apart\" is also where Cathy is: surrounded by violence, a cowering father, and a contemptuous brother, she is almost completely alone. Her closest friend exists only in her imagination, a frightening sign that perhaps Cathy has more in common with her mad mother than she - or the reader - wants to believe.
Stirring and dramatic, this is an unforgettable debut from Canada's next major author. Engaging characters, enthralling scenes, and lyrical beauty will make A Place Apart stay with readers for years.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Place Apart?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of A Place Apart?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781550025446
How long is A Place Apart and how many pages does it have?
A Place Apart has 392 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Place Apart?
Maureen Lennon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Place Apart is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781550025446) and ebook(ISBN 9781554884827) and pdf(ISBN 9781770701878)
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