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Hide And Seek [Kindle Edition]

Claire Sambrook (Author)
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Review

"Fans of Mark Haddon would be well advised to seek this debut out" -- Daily Mail

"This is a seriously good novel for children and adults. It will creep into your readerly nooks and crannies" -- Observer

"Touching, sad and very funny" -- Independent On Sunday

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Meet Harry Pickles, aged nine and a bit. Harry is the fastest boy runner in the world (probably), first son of Mo and Pa (the best-looking parents in the school car park), big brother to Daniel (who runs like a girl but is, in his own twerpy way, a star). His life is good. He's premier league. At least, that's the way it was before the school trip . . . Clare Sambrook's unforgettable first novel captures with startling truth and clarity the perspective of a confused nine-year-old. Poignant and personal, Hide and Seek resonates with authenticity and a brutal honesty that manages to be harrowing, life-affirming and funny.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 388 KB
  • Print Length: 292 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1841957933
  • Publisher: Canongate Books; New edition edition (31 Aug 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002VM7G8O
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #163,302 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Find yourself with a game of 'Hide and Seek' 16 Jun 2005
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This is a novel I recommend EVERYONE to read. That is, if you are interested in a novel that can make you laugh and cry at the same time, and lets face it, who isn't? The traumatic events surrounding the disappearance of a small boy are written from the point of view of Harry his brother, aged nine. A technique that can so often turn out twee; writing from a child's perspective in this circumstance is sympathetically done and is, as a result, both believable and enjoyable. It reads like a children's book; in a good way, but the subject matter is distinctly adult. It is interesting to see tragedy discussed by a child with all the understanding a child has; nothing feels out of place, even the humour.
This is a great book. Read it and you may even discover something about yourself or 'the child in you!'
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Painfully good 27 Jun 2005
By "big-child"
Format:Hardcover
Reading this book is like picking a scab, it's painful but compulsive.
If the reader stopped reading, perhaps then the characters' emotional suffering would end. The emotion strain is unremitting but the characterisation is strong so that the reader maintains hope and wills the characters to come through their ordeal.
Evocative writing of the middle classes without ever being stereotype or judgemental.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it, but not a happy read, although there are laughs a plenty. If you liked "Curious incident.." you'll like this.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly sympathetic 11 Aug 2006
By Kittykat
Format:Paperback
This book was a good read and gave you so many different aspects on how a family would cope with the situation. The way it was focused on the childs view was intense and clever, my only slight complaint was the ending but I am unsure why, I just felt dissatisified.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Implausible premise
This might have been a "good read" had it not been based on such an implausible situation. Since a coachload of primary school children including a rising five would never be... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wendy B Hall
2.0 out of 5 stars Better hide and not seek!
This is a group review by Burry Port Bookworms:

The discussion began with a particularly scathing comments: `Where's the bonfire?' and `Burn the book! Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2011 by M. Dunlop Ferraro
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and honest
I read 'Hide and Seek' after meeting Clare Sambrook at a Society of Authors talk. I was engaged by the book and its central character Harry Pickles, through whom the story is told. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2010 by David Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings
It took me some time to get into this novel. At first, I found the narrative - from the point of view of a nine-year old child - irritating and just a little contrived (in a way,... Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by F. M. M. Stott
4.0 out of 5 stars great book.
I used this book as my 'Personal Study' choice for Higher English, really sad story about a situation no one would wish to be in with a few 'heart in mouth' moments. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2008 by heather-x
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of emotions, insightful
I was impressed with this book, so very very sad. Anyone who has ever grieved for a child in anyway, will relate to sime of the emotions...a hard read in some ways.... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2007 by Gillian F. Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Very sad
Reading the perspective from an older sibling's perspective, made the tragic story seem even sadder, if that's possible. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by Irish Mammy
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh and cry on every page
A tough write dealt with exquisitely! She captures the feelings of the little boy perfectly showing the pain of the parents and the simplistic attitude of the boy to perfection. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2006 by B Clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars Difficult topic covered with great success!
A fabulous book. Engrossing from start to finish! This could have potentially failed as a first novel but it was handled sensitively and with consideration. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2006 by SJSmith
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Having enjoyed The Curious Incident and anticipating enjoying this story more I was disappointed. It did not grip me and although a sad tale there did not seem any direction to... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2006 by Mrs. Pamela Stubbs
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