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Capturing the essence of the book in 8 words: War-torn Shanghai seen through child's eyes.

"Empire of the Sun" is a poignant and vivid portrayal of life in Shanghai during the chaos of World War II. Ballard's unique perspective of showing the world through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy stranded in the city adds an innocent touch to the horrific reality of war. The book's narrative is engaging and captivating, keeping the reader hooked until the very end. A must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or eager to understand the impact of war from a child's perspective.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Empire Of The Sun

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ISBN: 9780435123420
Author: J. G. Ballard
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
Date of Publication: 1989-03-31
Format: Hardback
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 19317 readers)

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One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this novel won the "Guardian" Fiction Prize and was runner-up for the Booker Prize. Seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy stranded in Shanghai in World War II, it is a portrayal of the chaos, confusion and terror of a world torn apart.


Author: J. G. Ballard
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 269
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
Publication Date: 31 Mar 1989
 

Capturing the essence of the book in 8 words: War-torn Shanghai seen through child's eyes.

"Empire of the Sun" is a poignant and vivid portrayal of life in Shanghai during the chaos of World War II. Ballard's unique perspective of showing the world through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy stranded in the city adds an innocent touch to the horrific reality of war. The book's narrative is engaging and captivating, keeping the reader hooked until the very end. A must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or eager to understand the impact of war from a child's perspective.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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