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Candy Gourlay was born in a city called Davao in the Philippines. From 1984 to 1989, she worked as a journalist in the Philippines for the People Power Revolution, and most notably as a staff writer and later associate editor of the weekly opposition tabloid Mr. & Ms. Special Edition, which played a significant role in the overthrow of the 21-year regime of Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
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"Gourlay's evocative writing grips from the outset." -- The Guardian (UK)
"Exciting and action-packed, it's well written and difficult to put down. My fave character is Kinyo (Samkad's brother) because he bravely stands up against his enemies and can speak two languages." -- Edward (10 years old)
"A wonderful novel that brings to life with passionate clarity the moment when an ancient culture comes head to head with a brutal colonial invasion. Samkad and Luki are characters who leap from the page, and will stay with me for a long time." -- Elizabeth Laird, author of Kiss the Dust
"A soulful coming of age story." -- The Bookseller (UK) One to Watch
"A gripping adventure story and a fascinating piece of historical fiction but you never, ever forget that it's the story of Samkad, a boy you believe could be your friend. Highly recommended." -- The Bookbag (UK)
The Guardian (UK) Book of the Month
"Gourlay's evocative writing grips from the outset." -- The Guardian (UK)
"Exciting and action-packed, it's well written and difficult to put down. My fave character is Kinyo (Samkad's brother) because he bravely stands up against his enemies and can speak two languages." -- Edward (10 years old)
"A wonderful novel that brings to life with passionate clarity the moment when an ancient culture comes head to head with a brutal colonial invasion. Samkad and Luki are characters who leap from the page, and will stay with me for a long time." -- Elizabeth Laird, author of Kiss the Dust
"A soulful coming of age story." -- The Bookseller (UK) One to Watch
"A gripping adventure story and a fascinating piece of historical fiction but you never, ever forget that it's the story of Samkad, a boy you believe could be your friend. Highly recommended." -- The Bookbag (UK)
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