The Death-Defying Pepper Roux facts for kids
The first edition cover.
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| Author | Geraldine McCaughrean |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Set in | France |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Oxford University Press |
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19 January 2010 (first published 1 October 2009) |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 336 |
| Awards | 2011 Carnegie Medal nominee |
| ISBN | 0061836656 |
The Death-Defying Pepper Roux is an exciting children's book written by British author Geraldine McCaughrean. It was first published in 2009 and then in 2010. This adventure story is set in France.
Discovering Pepper Roux's Story
This book tells the story of a boy named Pepper Roux. He was told he would die when he turned fourteen years old. But when his fourteenth birthday comes and goes, Pepper is still alive! He starts to wonder if the prophecy was true.
Pepper decides to run away from home. On his journey, he meets many strange characters. Some seem like 'angels' and others like 'devils'. But none of them seem to be there to take his life. Pepper begins to think that maybe the prophecy was a lie all along.
Pepper is a trusting and innocent boy. He faces many dangers and exciting adventures. He keeps an eye out for angels, but also enjoys the amazing experience of being alive.
Awards and Recognition
The Death-Defying Pepper Roux was a nominated book for a special award. It was considered for the 2011 Carnegie Medal. This is a very important award for children's books in the United Kingdom. However, it did not win. The award that year went to Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness.
