ISBN: 2361320770 9782361320775

Category: Literary Collections / European / French

Page count: 155

<p><b>What if the child you once were met the adult you've become. Would they get along?</b><br> An entertaining and moving novel about first loves, friendship, and dreams, The Shadow Thief tells the story of a boy who grows up with a special gift: He can steal other people's shadows - and the shadows confide secrets in him. These dark reflections come and go, revealing hidden insights into the person they belong to. <br> As the narrator grows older, he learns to use his gift, helping him navigate schoolyard rivalries, his first love, and his encounters and friendships as a medical student. Through the mistakes he makes trying to improve other people's lives, he comes to realize that it's not too late to seek out his own childhood dreams. <br><i>"A candid, lively book, one of Marc Levy's most intimate novels to date."</i> - Carrefour Savoirs <br><i>"Marc Levy is an unrivalled storyteller for adults... Once again, the magic works!"</i> - Le Parisien <br><br><i><b>Author Bio:</b><br> One of France's bestselling authors, Marc Levy's novels have been translated into 49 languages and over 31 million copies of his books have been sold worldwide.</i></p>