by Gudule · Hachette · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782013210096
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«La vie à reculons» is the young adult novel by Gudule, published by Hachette in paperback (219 pages, in French).
Thomas has become HIV-positive after a blood transfusion. He wants to live a normal life, without pity or rejection, and his parents have asked the school principal for discretion. When Elsa falls in love with him, the relationship awakens the fears of adults: a teacher warns her parents and the rumor spreads throughout the school.
Novel originally published in 1994, with illustrations by Robert Diet. Winner of the Prix Ados Rennes Ille-et-Vilaine in 1996.
Suitable for young readers from 9 years old and commonly used as school reading to address rejection, prejudice, and acceptance.
Anne Duguël is the pen name of Anne Liger-Belair, a Belgian francophone author. She writes both children's and adult literature, and has also been known to use the pen names Gudule, Anne Guduël, or Anne Carali. Duguël is known for her fantastique works, which were inspired by the dark side of fairytales and writers such as Jean Ray and Michel de Ghelderode.
