The Orange Girl
by Jostein Gaarder, James Anderson
The Orange Girl by Jostein Gaarder, James Anderson holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 10.4K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 151 pages.
About The Orange Girl
'My father died eleven years ago. I was only four then. I never thought I'd hear from him again, but now we're writing a book together'To Georg Røed, his father is no more than a shadow, a distant memory. But then one day his grandmother discovers some pages stuffed into the lining of an old red pushchair. The pages are a letter to Georg, written just before his father died, and a story, 'The Orange Girl'. But 'The Orange Girl' is no ordinary story - it is a riddle from the past and centres around an incident in his father's youth. One day he boarded a tram and was captivated by a beautiful girl standing in the aisle, clutching a huge paper bag of luscious-looking oranges. Suddenly the tram gave a jolt and he stumbled forward, sending the oranges flying in all directions. The girl simply hopped off the tram leaving Georg's father with arms full of oranges. Now, from beyond the grave, he is asking his son to help him finally solve the puzzle of her identity.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jostein Gaarder, James Anderson |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 151 |
| Genres | Fiction, Philosophy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,355 |
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What genre is The Orange Girl?
The Orange Girl is categorized as Fiction, Philosophy, Young Adult, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Orange Girl worth reading?
Based on 10.4K reader ratings, The Orange Girl has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Orange Girl?
The Orange Girl has 151 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Orange Girl?
The Orange Girl was written by Jostein Gaarder, James Anderson. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for The Orange Girl?
The ISBN-13 for The Orange Girl is 9780753819920.0.
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