Recommended by: Nicola Traverse/@Mrs_Trav_
Author: Patrice Lawrence
Form: Prose/YA/Bildungsroman narrative
Length: 440 pages
Brief synopsis: After giving him drugs to take and hold, Marion’s date dies next him on a fairground ride. Marlon then finds himself breaking the promise he made to his mother. He promised never to follow in brother’s footsteps, but after this tragedy, Marlon finds himself being hunted. Marlon faces difficult decisions putting the lives of those around him at risk as he tries to discover who the mysterious Mr Orange is.
Age recommendation: Upper KS3/KS4
Trigger Warnings:
Teen death
Drugs
Thriller
Crime
Upper KS3 / KS4
Notable reasons for recommending: Offers some stimulating discussion around Marion’s choices. Our students really enjoyed this.
Orangeboy by Patrice Lawrence
Recommended by: Nicola Traverse/@Mrs_Trav_
Author: Patrice Lawrence
Form: Prose/YA/Bildungsroman narrative
Length: 440 pages
Brief synopsis: After giving him drugs to take and hold, Marion’s date dies next him on a fairground ride. Marlon then finds himself breaking the promise he made to his mother. He promised never to follow in brother’s footsteps, but after this tragedy, Marlon finds himself being hunted. Marlon faces difficult decisions putting the lives of those around him at risk as he tries to discover who the mysterious Mr Orange is.
Age recommendation: Upper KS3/KS4
Trigger Warnings:
Teen death
Drugs
Thriller
Crime
Upper KS3 / KS4
Notable reasons for recommending: Offers some stimulating discussion around Marion’s choices. Our students really enjoyed this.