The Bumblebee Flies Anyway (novel)
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| Author | Robert Cormier |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult literature |
| Publisher | Pantheon Books |
Publication date | 1983 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 241 |
| ISBN | 0-394-96120-X |
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway is a young adult novel by Robert Cormier. It was published in 1983.[1]
Plot synopsis
[edit]The novel's main character is Barney Snow. Snow is an American resident of "the Complex", an experimental facility where drugs are tested on children and teens with terminal illnesses. He questions why he is there and what is being done to him, but also uncovers a terrible secret about himself. Later, he starts to devise a plan that will take him and the people around him on one last glorious ride.
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 1985 Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (Nominee)[2]
Film adaptation
[edit]In 1999, a film adaptation of the novel was released. The film starred Elijah Wood and was directed by Martin Duffy.[3][4][5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "THE BUMBLEBEE FLIES ANYWAY | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
- ^ "BookLounge.ca | Books | The Bumblebee Flies Anyway by Robert Cormier". www.booklounge.ca. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20.
- ^ Nesselson, Lisa (September 27, 1999). "The Bumblebee Flies Anyway".
- ^ "The Bumblebee Flies Anyway". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "FILMMAKER MAGAZINE | Spring 1998: PRODUCTION UPDATE". www.filmmakermagazine.com.
- ^ Duffy, Martin. "The Bumblebee Flies Anyway | Film Review | Spirituality & Practice". www.spiritualityandpractice.com.
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