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Description
A poetic, gifty offering that combines first love, friendship, and persistant courage in this lyrical immigration story told in verse. Award-winning authors Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan tell a thought-provoking dual-narrated tale about two troubled teens, one immigrating to a new home and the other facing domestic violence, whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places.
Nicu has emigrated from Romania and is struggling to find his place in his new home. Meanwhile, Jess's home life is overshadowed by violence. When Nicu and Jess meet, what starts out as friendship slowly blossoms into romance as the two bond over their painful pasts and their hope and dreams of a better future. But will they be able to save each other, let alone themselves?
This illuminating story told in dual points of view through vibrant verse will stay with readers long after they've finished.
Winner of the 2018 UKLA Book Award
Acclaim for Brian Conaghan
Shortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, When Mr. Dog Bites
Shortlisted for the CBI Book of the Year Award, When Mr. Dog Bites
Acclaim for Sarah Crossan
Winner of the 2016 Carnegie Award, One
Winner of the 2016 Bookseller's prize for YA fiction, One
Winner of the 2016 CBI Book of the Year, One
Shortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, Apple and Rain
Shortlisted for the 2013 Carnegie Award, The Weight of Water
Product details
Published | Jun 13 2017 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 336 |
ISBN | 9781681192758 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
Dimensions | 210 x 140 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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This is a strikingly brave, sensitive and unusual book that pack such a powerful emotional punch, I defy anyone not to weep at the end
Praise for ONE: Daily Mail
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Beautifully observed and hilariously uncomfortable
Praise for WHEN MR DOG BITES: Guardian
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One of the most powerful as well as the most unusual novels of the year
Praise for ONE: Independent on Sunday
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Read, think, enjoy and weep, because the novel is quite simply an achingly sad and beautiful story about what makes any of us human
Praise for ONE: Telegraph
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This is a portrayal of young male bonding, complete with all the lively banter of true camaraderies, at its most tender and affectionate
Praise for WHEN MR DOG BITES: Irish Times
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An outstanding debut, packed with energy and a brilliant distinctive voice
Praise for WHEN MR DOG BITES: Bookseller