by Andrée Chedid · PERE CASTOR · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782081621602
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«L'enfant multiple» is the young-adult novel by Andrée Chedid, published by Père Castor in paperback (257 pages, in French).
Set in Beirut in 1987, it tells the story of Omar-Jo, a twelve-year-old boy whose life changes after an explosion. Once in Paris, he meets Maxime, a fairground worker whose carousel is in decline. Omar-Jo takes to the ring, sings and dances, and among the wooden horses and children regains his zest for life.
This edition is part of the Castor Poche Senior collection, no. 321.
Recommended for young readers aged 12/13 and up.
Andrée Chedid, born Andrée Saab Khoury, was an Egyptian-French poet and novelist of Lebanese and Syrian descent. She is the recipient of numerous literary awards and was made a Grand Officer of the French Legion of Honour in 2009.
