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Recommended by: Nicola Traverse
Contact: @Mrs_Trav_
Author: Tia Fisher
Form: Verse Novel – coming of age
Length: 368 pages
Brief synopsis: When Eric’s comfortable life falls apart, he finds himself in a vulnerable situation. Groomed by older boys, Eric finds himself in an impossible situation with the local gang lord, but will he go as far as crossing the line?
Age recommendation and challenging content: Contains offensive language, drug abuse and depictions of poverty. Year 8 and above.
Notable reasons for recommending: Explores key issues for young people in our time, including county lines trafficking. Verse novel is a fascinating form and allows for an in-depth study of poetic form.