Books with author Malcolm Bosse

Late 14th century Europe.The lives of sixteen-year old Anne and her mute younger brother Niklas are shattered when they witness the senseless murder of their parents by a band of marauding soldiers. Now alone, Anne and Niklas begin the perilous journey north in the hopes of finding their uncle Albrecht, a clockmaker – and their only chance for survival.But medieval Europe is a violent place, and as they forge onwards, Anne and Niklas must beware of the dangers that lurk ahead… Upon finding refuge with their uncle, Anne soon learns the art of clockmaking – and of her uncle’s revolutionary plans to invent a clock. But these plans soon attract the attention of rival forces who also seek to control the power of time.With dangerous foes lurking on every corner, as well as the ever-present threat of the Plague, will Anne and Niklas ever find safety?A gripping tale of survival and bravery, Captives of Time features a colourful cast of characters whilst capturing the harsh realities of life in 14th century Europe. Praise for Malcolm Bosse‘A novel of the 14th Century is a formidable undertaking but Mr Bosse has wonderfully succeeded.’ Graham Greene‘A deeply moving novel of a young boy’s search for roots in two countries.’ – New York Times'Not since Shogun has a western novelist so succeeded in capturing the essence of Asia- The New York Times Book ReviewMalcolm Joseph Bosse (1926–2002) was an American author of both young adult and adult novels. He was born in Detriot, Michigan, and is a graduate of Yale University. He served in the US Navy and was also an English teacher in City College of New York in Manhattan. His novels are often set in Asia, and have been praised for their cultural and historical information relating to the character's adventures. Bosse mostly wrote historical fiction after the publication of The Warlord, which quickly became a bestseller. He also won the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis in 1983.

Orphaned by the brutal murder of their parents, Anne and her gentle but mute brother suffer great hardships as they travel across a dangerous, pestilence-ridden Europe to their uncle, an armorer and clockmaker, and, after his death, to a distant city to deliver the commissioned plans of his precious clock.Set against the turbulent, apocalyptic world of medieval Europe, this richly textured novel follows the odyssey of Anne and Niklas Valens, orphaned by the murder of their parents and rasied by their uncle, a clockmaker, who teaches Anne the secrets of his craft

A place to call home…His real name was Jeffrey Moore, but everyone in the small Indian village called him Ganesh.Jeffrey liked the nickname — after the elephant-headed Hindu god, the Remover of Obstacles.He liked the village, too, with its bustling, noisy main street, its temples and shady courtyards and the Mission School to which he and his friend Rama walked each day.Besides, whilst his parents were American, Jeffrey himself had been born in India and now, at fourteen, he felt like he belonged there.But living somewhere does not necessarily mean you belong there, as Jeffrey discovers when his father dies and his neighbours begin to look upon him as a foreigner.With no future for him in India, he begins his journey to America, to start a new life with his aunt.The small Midwestern town is strange, but Jeffrey soon feels at one with the rambling, three-story house his great-grandfather built with his own hands, surrounded by the echoes of his unfamiliar ancestors.The new school he has to go to takes more time. The kids in his class aren’t exactly unfriendly, but his entire life in India — Hinduism, yoga, mantras — is totally alien to them.Feeling like an outsider, Jeffrey wonders if he will ever feel at home, let alone make friends, in this cold, northern land.However, when the new house he has grown to love, and the aunt who has made it his home, both come under threat, it is his new-found friends, and an ancient Hindu tradition, that Ganesh turns to for help.From the exotic eastern shores of India to the modernised lands of America in the west, Ganesh is a heart-warming tale of self-discovery and belonging.Praise for Malcolm Bosse‘A deeply moving novel of a young boy’s search for roots in two countries.’ – New York TimesMalcolm Joseph Bosse (1926–2002) was an American author of both young adult and adult novels. He was born in Detriot, Michigan, and is a graduate of Yale University. He served in the US Navy and was also an English teacher in City College of New York in Manhattan. His novels are often set in Asia, and have been praised for their cultural and historical information relating to the character's adventures. Bosse mostly wrote historical fiction after the publication of The Warlord, which quickly became a bestseller. He also won the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis in 1983.

While traveling, Arjun's caravan is waylaid by robbers who kidnap his beloved sister and murder his guardian uncle. Arjun's life is spared, but he is captured and sold into slavery, losing his privileges as a Brahmin. Instructed in the care and training of elephants, he becomes a legendary warrior. At the height of his fame he is captured again, and as a slave once more, he finds unexpected fulfillment and inspiration as a stone carver. Malcolm Bosse, a master of description and historical detail, gives Arjun's story, set many centuries ago, a remarkable contemporary reality.

While traveling, Arjun's caravan is waylaid by robbers who kidnap his beloved sister and murder his guardian uncle. Arjun's life is spared, but he is captured and sold into slavery, losing his privileges as a Brahmin. Instructed in the care and training of elephants, he becomes a legendary warrior. At the height of his fame he is captured again, and as a slave once more, he finds unexpected fulfillment and inspiration as a stone carver. Malcolm Bosse, a master of description and historical detail, gives Arjun's story, set many centuries ago, a remarkable contemporary reality.

A place to call home… His real name was Jeffrey Moore, but everyone in the small Indian village called him Ganesh. Jeffrey liked the nickname — after the elephant-headed Hindu god, the Remover of Obstacles. He liked the village, too, with its bustling, noisy main street, its temples and shady courtyards and the Mission School to which he and his friend Rama walked each day. Besides, whilst his parents were American, Jeffrey himself had been born in India and now, at fourteen, he felt like he belonged there. But living somewhere does not necessarily mean you belong there, as Jeffrey discovers when his father dies and his neighbours begin to look upon him as a foreigner. With no future for him in India, he begins his journey to America, to start a new life with his aunt. The small Midwestern town is strange, but Jeffrey soon feels at one with the rambling, three-story house his great-grandfather built with his own hands, surrounded by the echoes of his unfamiliar ancestors. The new school he has to go to takes more time. The kids in his class aren’t exactly unfriendly, but his entire life in India — Hinduism, yoga, mantras — is totally alien to them. Feeling like an outsider, Jeffrey wonders if he will ever feel at home, let alone make friends, in this cold, northern land. However, when the new house he has grown to love, and the aunt who has made it his home, both come under threat, it is his new-found friends, and an ancient Hindu tradition, that Ganesh turns to for help. From the exotic eastern shores of India to the modernised lands of America in the west, Ganesh is a heart-warming tale of self-discovery and belonging. Praise for Malcolm Bosse ‘A deeply moving novel of a young boy’s search for roots in two countries.’ – New York Times Malcolm Joseph Bosse (1926–2002) was an American author of both young adult and adult novels. He was born in Detriot, Michigan, and is a graduate of Yale University. He served in the US Navy and was also an English teacher in City College of New York in Manhattan. His novels are often set in Asia, and have been praised for their cultural and historical information relating to the character's adventures. Bosse mostly wrote historical fiction after the publication of The Warlord, which quickly became a bestseller. He also won the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis in 1983.