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A stunning edition of Kevin Brooks' celebrated novel - a truly
original, powerful and emotional story from the author of The
Bunker Diary. 'It gets to you ... you want to tell everyone how
good it is.' SUNDAY TIMES 'A particularly moving and unusual love
story.' GUARDIAN 'A gripping story' FINANCIAL TIMES Caitlin's life
changes from the moment she sees Lucas walking across the causeway
one hot summer's day. He is the strangest, most beautiful boy she
has ever seen - and when she meets him, her world comes alive. But
to others, he quickly becomes an object of jealousy, prejudice and
hatred. Caitlin tries to make sense of the injustice that lurks at
every unexpected twist and turn, until she realises that she must
do what she knows in her heart is right. A striking reissue of the
powerful, emotive novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin
Brooks, author of The Bunker Diary. One of a number of iconic
Chicken House bestsellers to be reissued for Chicken House's 20th
anniversary celebrations.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets I May Destroy You, this dark YA
thriller will have your heart in your mouth from the very first
page! "Gina Blaxill weaves together a dark and engrossing tale that
will grip readers from start to finish." Ann Sei Lin, author of
Rebel Skies. "Brilliantly twisty and intense!" Kat Ellis, author of
Wicked Little Deeds. "It asks us to look at ourselves. You won't be
able to put it down until the tense final pages let you go." Bryony
Pearce, author of Little Rumours. Tragedy hits a teenage New Year's
party . . . When Alana's best friend is found drowned in a pool,
the forensic reports discover date-rape drug GHB in her blood. GHB
from a drink Alana knows was meant for her. Despite the swirling
rumours, the suspected group of boys seem untouchable. To
investigate, Alana allows herself to be pulled into their
glittering orbit. But among shifting alliances, changing alibis and
buried secrets, can she pinpoint which of the boys is responsible
before she becomes their next target? Perfect for fans of Holly
Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher. From the Carnegie
nominated author, Gina Blaxill. A bold feminist read with a pacy
thriller plot that YA fans will love. Carnegie-nominated author
Gina Blaxill looks head on at privilege, bias and sexual assault in
a way that will resonate with Young Adults today. Perfect for fans
of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher.
Ambition will fuel him.Competition will drive him.But power has its
price. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the
tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old
Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor
in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard
times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will
be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to
mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He's been
given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute
from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now
completely intertwined -- every choice Coriolanus makes could lead
to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be
a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel
for his doomed tribute... and must weigh his need to follow the
rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.
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