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The story follows four-year-old Miguel, who is uprooted from his home in Cape Verde and placed in the care of a wealthy Romanian woman in Milan. As he navigates this new life, Miguel grapples with his identity and a longing for belonging. His attempts to cope with the overwhelming pressures of his circumstances lead him down a path of escapism, ultimately resulting in tragic outcomes. The narrative explores themes of displacement, childhood innocence, and the search for self amidst chaos.
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The Boy from the Island, William Miller
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Boy from the Island
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Miller
- Publisher
- Grosvenor House Publishing Limited
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 372
- ISBN13
- 9781839751684
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The story follows four-year-old Miguel, who is uprooted from his home in Cape Verde and placed in the care of a wealthy Romanian woman in Milan. As he navigates this new life, Miguel grapples with his identity and a longing for belonging. His attempts to cope with the overwhelming pressures of his circumstances lead him down a path of escapism, ultimately resulting in tragic outcomes. The narrative explores themes of displacement, childhood innocence, and the search for self amidst chaos.