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As with most things written by Jane White the title is a play on words. Much of the action of the novel takes place in an abandoned quarry. However quarry could also refer to 'the boy' who was selected by the three youths as the target of their attentions.
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The title "Quarry" likely symbolizes the main character's journey of uncovering hidden truths or confronting difficult challenges, akin to excavating a quarry to reveal what lies beneath the surface. It may also highlight the exploration of the character's past or inner struggles, mirroring the process of extracting valuable insights from a quarry.
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What was the title of Jane White's first book?
The first book of Jane White's to be published was the novel Quarry.
What is unusual about the format of Quarry by Jane White?
An unusual feature of Quarry, and of some other books by Jane White, is that although the book has paragraphs and blocks of text it has no chapters.
Who is Savoury in Quarry by Jane White?
Savoury is the boyfriend of Todd's mother.
Can you name the three youths in Jane White's Quarry?
The three youths in Jane White's Quarry are Marcus, Danny, and Kelly.
When was Jane White's first book published?
Jane White's first novel Quarry was publish in Great Britain in March 1967.
Who did Jane White dedicate her first book to?
Jane White's first book was Quarry and her dedication reads... TO MY MOTHER with gratitude and affection.
How many chapters are there in Quarry by Jane White?
Quarry is not divided into chapters so it has either one long chapter from start to finish or no chapters, depending on your viewpoint.
How many pages are there in Quarry by Jane White?
The first page of Quarry is numbered 5 and the last page is numbered 252, making 248 pages in total.
What is the name of Todd's mother in Quarry by Jane White?
Todd's mother's name is Clare Gascoigne.
Did santa Barbara sheriff solve the Jane doe in the sue grafton novel q is for quarry?
no
Where there paperback editions of any of Jane White's books?
Yes, Quarry was available in the paperback format.
How many books by Jane White had one word titles?
Jane White wrote three novels which had one word titles, these were; Quarry, Proxy and Comet.
