British writers can do things with realism that leaves you speechless, and this book is one of those.
Lucas Swain is a teenage boy full of angst but a good lad just the same, with his heart in the right place. He lives with his mother who has her own problems due to the fact that his father and her husband, has just disappeared without any clues. Is he alive or is he dead? Lucas is just like his dad and he has an idealist view about him, much to the chagrin of his mother and sister. In a strange set of circumstances he comes in possession of an urn full of ashes that we learn to be the remains of Violet Park. Lucas sets about finding out about Violet Park and what he discovers changes his life forever.
A brilliantly told story that has more twists and turns than a politician’s speech, and is more believable too. Lucas is a likeable character and this book would be better described as a ripping yarn.
Suitable for Secondary school readers although some Intermediate readers will find it enjoyable.
Published by HarperCollins
2 comments:
Have bought this book for our secondary school library (girls)and am sure our girls will enjoy it even though it has a male main character.
Having moved to new zealand, i asked my nana to send me some good books over. she of course went out and brought me 2 of jennys book. this book is amazing, once i started reading i couldnt put it down. im 15 years. so most girls my age i think will love it..
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