![]() And I think it’s well worth a read by all. She turned a touchy subject into a wonderfully written and interesting story line, and it reminds me so my of Junk by Melvin Burgess. OrangeBoy has served libraries 20 plus years to unlock the power of data, build community engagement, increase marketing impact, & improve fundraising. ![]() However, I did like how Patricia Lawrence chose to write about this theme, and mirrors what I believe many families in the UK and abroad have to deal with, when drugs are involved. Short-listed for the Costa Book Award 2016. I really felt for the character throughout the book and really wanted to give him a hug, it felt like it was needed. Orangeboy as its meant to be heard, narrated by Ben Bailey Smith. Add in a pretty young girl and drugs, and you’re bound to have problems. Marlon is a likable character, and you can’t help feel for him, being a teenage boy, growing up and dealing with an older brother (and his problems), his mum and school. ![]() I read this book over the Christmas Holidays, hence I think it took me a while to get into the book, what with Christmas specials and presents, but once I got into the book, I found it really well written and a great read. Took me a while to get into the book, but very well written and a great and interesting story line! My NetGalley review: An interesting read. But I found this cover amazing, especially after I’d read the book and released that the brain and all that, was a part of the story. ![]() I have to admit, that I’m a bit of a cover lover… sorry, not sorry. What initially made me decide to read this book was the cover. ![]()
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