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Author: Rai, Bali
Brand: Penguin Random House
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 240
Release Date: 07-04-2003
Part Number: 9780552547390
Details: Product Description
Meet Ellie, Jas, Della, Will and Billy. They're tough. They're street-smart. They're the Crew, and they live in what they call the Ghetto - the estates round the city centre where everyone is skint and it's important to stick together. No-one has a go once you're part of a gang. Except, sometimes, the older gangs who can be really dangerous- A new, contemporary novel for today's teenagers from the author of the critically acclaimed (un)arranged marriage.
Review
A jewel of a book . . . The publisher's warning "Not for younger readers", should ensure the large sales it deserves -- Nicholas Tucker ―
Independent
Engagingly direct in tone, gritty and realistic in theme, this uncompromising, streetwise story is sure to appeal to teenagers ―
Books For Keeps
A detective story with an edge . . . An excellent read ―
Reading Matters
From the Inside Flap
Meet Ellie, Jas, Della, Will and Billy. They?re tough. They?re street-smart. They?re the Crew and they live in what they call the Ghetto -- the housing around the city centre where everyone is broke and it?s important to stick together. No one bothers you when you?re part of a gang except, sometimes the older gangs, who can be dangerous.
About the Author
Bali Rai's first novel for young adults, (un)arranged marriage, created a huge amount of interest and won many awards, including the Angus Book Award and the Leicester Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Branford Boase first novel award. Rani and Sukh and The Whisper were both shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Bali is also the author of the hugely popular Soccer Squad series for younger readers.Bali was born in Leicester where he still lives, writing full-time and visiting schools to talk about his books. You can visit him at www.balirai.co.uk
EAN: 9780552547390
Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 0.7 inches
Languages: English
