Summary
A unique coming-of-age story with a jaw-dropping secret at its heart, Scavengers is an unforgettable, contemporary twist on The Jungle Book meets Stig of the Dump.
“Extraordinary… a hugely compassionate and sophisticated novel about inclusion and exclusion.” - The Observer
“Stayed with me long after I finished it… a hard-to-put-down tale of tweenage derring-do.” - The Guardian
A Guardian/Observer Best Book of the Year
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781474956024 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1474956025 |
| Author: | Darren Simpson |
| Publisher: | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2019 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 200mm x 141mm x 22mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A book unlike any other - I was totally unprepared for the twists! * Alex Wheatle, Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize *Extraordinary… A hugely compassionate, sophisticated novel. * The Observer *This coming-of-age novel raises questions about the throwaway culture and the building of walls. * Socialist Review *
About The Author
Darren Simpson
Darren Simpson lives in Nottingham with his wife and two mischievous boys, and spends most of his time pretending he knows what he’s doing. After not quite making it as a drummer in a rock band, Darren turned to writing and discovered that it’s a fun way not only to escape reality, but also to explore and confront it in unusual ways. He can usually be found lost in his headphones or eating cake mix with a spoon.
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