{"product_id":"9781529093001","title":"The Wonder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling tale set in the 1850s Irish Midlands, where the boundaries between faith and reality blur in the most extraordinary ways. Eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell has inexplicably stopped eating, yet she remains in good health, which raises eyebrows and suspicions within her community. This phenomenon draws the attention of a nurse and a journalist, each with their own motives, who are determined to uncover the truth behind Anna's survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative unfolds as the nurse, tasked with monitoring Anna's condition, and the journalist, eager to capture a sensational story, delve into the complexities of the girl’s life. As they dig deeper, they encounter a web of societal pressures, religious fervour, and the disturbing trend of \"fasting girls,\" where young women are believed to possess miraculous abilities. The tension escalates as both women confront the potential dangers lurking beneath Anna's miraculous façade, leading them to question the very nature of faith, truth, and the sacrifices made in the name of belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaith vs. Skepticism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The struggle between belief and doubt is central to the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocietal Pressures:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative examines how societal expectations shape individual choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nature of Truth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quest for truth challenges characters' perceptions and motivations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A haunting exploration of belief and the lengths to which people will go to protect their truths.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eRoom\u003c\/strong\u003e by Emma Donoghue or \u003cstrong\u003eThe Light Between Oceans\u003c\/strong\u003e by M.L. Stedman may find a similar depth of character exploration and moral complexity in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482640113996,"sku":"9781529093001","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781529093001_front.webp?v=1765293191","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr\/products\/9781529093001","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}