Shadow Catcher

by Andrzej Szczypiorski

Book Overview

Andrzej Szczypiorski is one of the major figures in world literature. In The Shadow Catcher, he tells the story of a boy who comes of age as the world around him begins to fall apart. At fifteen, Krzys is the adored and sheltered son of a wealthy Polish family; it is the moment just before World War II, which will forever change their lives, but Krzys is only partly aware of what is happening around him. He lives in a world shrouded in silent cries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080213565X
• ISBN13: 9780802135650
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Grove Press
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Terrific writing, detail, and word usage with a nice flow.

Szczypiorski wirtes a terrificly laid out easy flowing story that traces a young boys transition from innocence to his reality of the world he lives in which he has long been sheltered from. The book is in fact a very captivating story that enables the reader to visualize the author's smooth, specific details. I reccomend this book to all for its beatuiful writing and captivating story! My compliments to the author on a wonderful job.