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Junk

Junk 1

by Melvin Burgess
Paperback
Age range: + years old Publication Date: 15/06/2016
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This 20th Anniversary edition of the classic novel comes with an introduction from former children's laureate Malorie Blackman and bonus content following its controversial history, from its writing to when it won both the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.

It was a love story. Me, Gemma and junk. I thought it was going to last forever.

Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn't want to be tied down. She wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, finally, you have to come down. Melvin Burgess' most ambitious and complex novel is a vivid depiction of a group of teenagers in the grip of addiction. Told from multiple viewpoints, Junk is a powerful, unflinching novel about heroin. Once you take a hit, you will never be the same again.
ISBN:
9781783440627
9781783440627
Category:
Personal & social issues: drugs & addiction (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
+ years old
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
15-06-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
352
Dimensions (mm):
198x129x21mm
Weight:
0.28kg
Melvin Burgess

Melvin Burgess was born in London and brought up in Surrey and Sussex. He has had a variety of jobs before becoming a full-time writer. Before his first novel, he had short stories published and a play broadcast on Radio 4.

He is now regarded as one of the best writers in contemporary children's literature, having won the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for his acclaimed novel Junk.

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I read this book as a teenager a few times and could never find it again. I’m 27 now and this book still hits hard !! So realistic and raw. Really opens your understanding for drug abuse, family issues and society on the streets. Love love love !

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