When Annie returns from an extended stay in Canada, she discovers that her friend John has killed himself. In a crackingly paced, hard hitting, real life thriller that deals with drugs and crime, this book also describes the summer of one boy who must grow up super fast from hormonal to responsible in one huge leap of faith. He’s humbled by his grandparents, how little they have, but how much wisdom and love they offer him. He’s surprised and confused to find he’s falling in love with the intriguing Jade even though she’s already pregnant after a fling with one of the bad lads who hangs out on the estate. He’s shattered to discover his real father is a gangland drugs dealer recently released from prison and out to regain his scrap of turf whatever it takes. But it does teach Aidan a thing or two about real life and friendships, trust, loyalty, and survival. So a trip up North with Mum to visit his dying grandfather doesn’t go down well. He’s top of the class, captain of the swimming team, and has teh gorgeous Emily hanging on his every word. The Lost Boys’ Appreciation Society (2004)Īidan has it all a happy home in leafy suburbia with two cars parked on the drive, and all a boy could ask for in terms of designer labels and gadgets.
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