Lesley Parr

Fallout (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Is Marcus's fate decided by his family? Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to be?

'Gripping and thought-provoking' Book Trust

Marcus has one brother in a youth offender centre and the other is working with their dad on plans for their next theft. Everyone assumes Marcus will follow in their footsteps, but he has other ideas, different hopes.

When a mysterious accident lands a man in hospital, it confirms what everyone in their community expects and Marcus gets the blame. He feels trapped. Only new girl Emma - with her peace protest banners and political badges - questions this story. Can they work together to clear his name - and help Marcus become the person he really wants to be?

An exciting and moving story about questioning your loyalties, from the acclaimed author of The Valley of Lost Secrets. Perfect for readers of 10+ who love Phil Earle, Frank Cottrell-Boyce or Brian Conaghan.

'An exceptional story from one of our finest writers' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse

'Understatedly compelling, with assured characterisation and a 1980s Welsh setting, this story of breaking free from small-town expectations is another banger for 9+ from the award-winning Parr' Guardian

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Altersempfehlung: ab 9 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781526648037
• Artikelnr.: 70681599

Autorenporträt

Lesley Parr is the author of three novels for children. Her debut, The Valley of Lost Secrets, was published in 2021 and was both a Waterstones Book of the Month and longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal. It won the Tir na n-Og Award, the King's School Chester Book Award and the North Somerset Teachers' Book Award, as well as being shortlisted for many others. Lesley grew up in South Wales and now lives in England with her husband. She shares her time between writing stories, teaching at a primary school and tutoring adults. Apart from books, rugby union is her favourite thing in the world, especially if Wales is winning.

Rezensionen

Clever, compassionate, full of real-life conflict, this is an exceptional story from one of our finest writers.