Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones
In a war-torn village on a remote island, a young girl named Matilda finds solace and escape in the pages of a book called "Great Expectations". Taught by a mysterious and charismatic teacher, Mr. Watts, Matilda becomes enthralled by the story and its protagonist, Pip. As the conflict escalates and the outside world encroaches upon their isolated community, the power of literature and the transformative impact of storytelling are revealed, leaving a lasting impression on Matilda and those around her.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 256
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 26th on The 50 best New Zealand books of the past 50 years (Spinoff)
- Cart's Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults (Book)
- Ockham New Zealand Yearly Fiction Award Winners (Ockham New Zealand Book Awards)