{"product_id":"ithaca","title":"Ithaca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIthaca is a debut novel by Alan McMonagle that combines a fierce emotional story with crackling prose. It follows eleven-year-old Jason Lowry, who escapes to the Swamp to conjure exotic adventures with a dangerous partner in crime. The novel was shortlisted for The Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2017 and longlisted for the 2017 Desmond Elliott Prize. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 March 2018\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLonglisted for the 2017 Desmond Elliott Prize, Alan McMonagle's debut novel Ithaca is a captivating blend of intense emotion and razor-sharp prose. Set in the summer of 2009, the story follows eleven-year-old Jason Lowry, who is consumed by thoughts of his absent father. Meanwhile, his mother, Ma, is preoccupied with her latest boyfriend and her love for joyriding. Seeking refuge from his tumultuous home life, Jason discovers the Swamp, a mysterious and rising pool of fetid water on the outskirts of town. There, he meets a girl, equally lost and mysterious. Together, they embark on exotic adventures, ranging from ancient Egypt to the search for Ithaca, the legendary home of Odysseus. However, their innocent escapades soon turn dangerous, as the girl becomes a fierce and committed partner in crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcMonagle's writing is characterized by its raw energy and vivid imagery, transporting readers to the heart of the Swamp and the tumultuous world of Jason and his family. With its themes of identity, loss, and the search for meaning, Ithaca is a powerful and unforgettable debut that showcases Alan McMonagle's exceptional talent as a storyteller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 196 x 20 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781509829873\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan McMonagle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100660920570,"sku":"9781509829873","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/183e07a1b93221b7a97a8d02c1989ff9.jpg?v=1630380025","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ithaca","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}