# Off the Beaten Track - Hardcover

by **Maylis de Kerangal** (Author), **Tom Haugomat** (Illustrator)

**A breathtaking mountain adventure, in which a boy finds his inner strength, from the author of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning novel** **_The Heart_**

Paul is ten years old and lives with his aunt and uncle. Bruce, an old family friend, suddenly reappears after three years of silence, eager to keep a promise he made to Paul to take him on a three-day mountain trek.

Paul longs for Bruce's friendship and wants badly to prove himself. But he is also timid and unsure, and Bruce--who is better at doing than explaining--doesn't make it any easier.

A dramatic event gives Paul the chance to find his inner strength, and to show himself and everyone else what he is capable of.

**This uniquely illustrated coming-of-age story for teens can help create thought-provoking discussion about:**

-   Finding independence, resiliency, and self-confidence
-   The importance of guidance and mentorship from trusted adults

**An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids**

### Author Biography

**Maylis de Kerangal** is a French author and translator whose translated novel, _Mend the Living_, was longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize and in 2017 won the Wellcome Book Prize. She lives in Paris, France. This is her debut book for children in English.

**Helen Mixter** is an award-winning translator who lives in Toronto, Ontario.

**Tom Haugomat** is a noted graphic artist who studied at the prestigious art school Gobelins, where he specialized in animation. His book about an astronaut, _Through a Life_, has been published in English, and it received a Special Mention in the BolognaRagazzi fiction prize. His illustrations appear in the _New York Times_, the _New Yorker_, _Le Monde_ and the _New Republic_. He lives in Paris.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.39 x 11.65 x 8.35 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 19, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 18.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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