by Marcus Sedgwick · Hachette Children · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781444011258
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«Saint Death» is the young adult suspense novel by Marcus Sedgwick, published by Hachette Children's Group in paperback (272 pages, in English).
Young Faustino, in Ciudad Juárez, flees the drug gang he worked for after taking the money he was supposed to hide. With his friend Arturo, he has only 36 hours to replace it before he dies. Santa Muerte, venerated by criminals and outcasts, seems to watch his steps: a story of loyalty, faith and survival.
It was nominated for the 2018 Carnegie Medal and is aimed at a young adult audience, with recommended reading from age 12.
For young readers aged 12 and up and adults interested in thrillers with social depth.
Marcus Sedgwick was a British writer and illustrator. He authored several young adult and children's books and picture books, a work of nonfiction and several novels for adults, and illustrated a collection of myths and a book of folk tales for adults. According to School Library Journal his "most acclaimed titles" were those for young adults.
