Call the Shots
- 464pages
- 17 heures de lecture
Originally published in hardcover in 2012 by CandlewickPress.
Don Calame crée des récits captivants pour jeunes lecteurs, caractérisés par son style d'écriture humoristique et au rythme soutenu. Ses histoires explorent souvent les thèmes de la croissance, de l'amitié et de la recherche de sa place dans le monde. Avec un sens aigu du dialogue et du suspense, Calame crée des personnages auxquels les lecteurs peuvent facilement s'identifier. Son travail offre une lecture amusante et entraînante qui reflète les joies et les défis de l'enfance et de l'adolescence.




Originally published in hardcover in 2012 by CandlewickPress.
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