Summary
Meet Ellie, Jas, Della, Will and Billy. They’re tough. They’re street-smart. They’re the Crew, and they live in what they call the Ghetto - the estates round the city centre where everyone is skint and it’s important to stick together. No-one has a go once you’re part of a gang. Except, sometimes, the older gangs who can be really dangerous. A new, contemporary novel for today’s teenagers from the author of the critically acclaimed (un)arranged marriage.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552547390 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0552547395 |
| Author: | Bali Rai |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Corgi Childrens |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2003 |
| Weight: | 173g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 130mm x 198mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-17 |
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Critics Review
A jewel of a book … The publisher’s warning “Not for younger readers”, should ensure the large sales it deserves
A jewel of a book … The publisher’s warning “Not for younger readers”, should ensure the large sales it deserves – Nicholas Tucker * Independent *
Engagingly direct in tone, gritty and realistic in theme, this uncompromising, streetwise story is sure to appeal to teenagers * Books For Keeps *
A detective story with an edge … An excellent read * Reading Matters *
Bali Rai
Bali Rai grew up in the heart of Leicester’s Sikh community. He studied politics in London and has since returned to his home town, where he currently manages a city centre bar. (UN)ARRANGED MARRIAGE is his debut novel.
Author lives: Leicester
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