The Hiding Place was the debut novel of British writer Trezza Azzopardi.[1][2] It tells the story of the six daughters of a Maltese family growing up in Cardiff through the eyes of the youngest, Dolores Gauci. She describes her childhood life.
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| Author | Trezza Azzopardi |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Picador |
Publication date | 2000 |
| Award | Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize (2001) |
| ISBN | 978-0-330-39075-0 |
The Hiding Place was shortlisted for the 2000 Booker Prize and won the 2001 Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize.
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Booker Prize | Finalist | [3] |
| 2000 | Guardian First Book Award | Longlist | [4] |
| 2000 | James Tait Black Memorial Prize | Nominee | [citation needed] |
| 2001 | Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize | Winner | [5] |
| 2001 | Orange Prize | Longlist | [citation needed] |
References
edit- ^ "The Hiding Place". Kirkus Reviews. 15 October 2000. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "The Hiding Place by Trezza Azzopardi". Publishers Weekly. 4 December 2000. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "In brief: The Hiding Place by Trezza Azzopardi". The Guardian. 6 October 2000. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Guardian First Book Award 2000". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Azzopardi wins writing prize". BBC News. 1 November 2001. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
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