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Nobody Saw No One

Nobody Saw No One

by SteveTasane (Author)

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    Paperback 2015

    $3.39
Synopsis

For fans of Benjamin Zephaniah, Kevin Brooks and Melvin Burgess: Like being blasted in the face with a water cannon - absolutely vivid -Guardian Children's Books Site. Oliver Twist revisited for fans of Benjamin Zephaniah, Kevin Brooks and Melvin Burgess: A pacey thriller with an underlying social commentary. -The Bookbag, 5* review Contemporary London - a gang of shoplifters up Seven Sisters Rd, snatching smartphones and stealing identities. Angel-faced Alfi Spar has fled the Tenderness Residential Unit and finds himself on the streets, until his old mate from the home, Citizen Digit, offers him a roof. But their past at Tenderness House is not ready to release them; the boys saw something nobody should see, and the badness is coming after them. 'Performance poet Steve Tasane brings style and originality to this modern-day take on Oliver Twist ... highly recommended' Sunday Express 'Amazing stuff' Big Issue

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 320
 Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 04 Jun 2015
ISBN 10: 1406350761
ISBN 13: 9781406350760
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
Like being blasted in the face with a water cannon - absolutely vivid. * Emily Drabble, Guardian Children's Books Site *
This is a gritty, witty modern take on Oliver Twist. * Exepose *
It's hard to find anything negative to say about Tasane's second novel which I fully expect to receive every bit as much acclaim as his debut novel Blood Donors. Marketed for readers aged 12 and over, it's certainly not suitable for a younger audience but I'd wholeheartedly recommend it for teenagers and adults looking for a good story and, perhaps, something to make them think. * The Book Bag *
It's a gripping, fast-paced, satisfying and highly topical read, with some great characters - especially Digit, who becomes more and more appealing as his own background is revealed. I look forward to reading more from this author. * Books for Keeps *
Frenetic, punning, engaging, heartbreaking; paced like a bat out of hell / A witty, light, humorous touch upon horrors * Imogen Russell Williams, Children's Books Consultant *
One of the most genuinely exciting new voices for young readers. * Jake Hope, Children's Books Consultant *
So much more than a great story - Tasane takes his language from the living streets and material from the vibrant present to create a superb novel. * Michael Moorcock, novelist *
A riveting book that casts light on a set of very topical issues ... pacey, frequently very funny ... genuinely gripping. / A book about bravery and strength and about standing up for right and good against the odds. * mythoughtsaboutbooks.blogspot *
Witty, gritty and disturbing ... a cutting-edge contemporary exploration of a care system in crisis and the determination of victims to survive. * BookTrust *
Witty and inventive ... Dickens for the dotcom generation. * Patience Agabe *
This witty, gritty and disturbing dual narrative story of abuse and exploitation starts as a modernised retelling of Oliver Twist but evolves into a cutting edge contemporary exploration of a care system in crisis and the determination of victims to survive. * Book Trust *
Dancing and mercurial ... a clear, rousing statement for the rights of the child. * Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian Books blog site *
Deals with a depressingly relevant issue with sensitivity, tact, depth and hope, as well as heapings of humour and heart. / Despite the brutal subject matter ... a very funny, incredibly moving, action-packed adventure with a fantastically endearing duo at its heart. I hope it gets the acclaim it deserves. -- Charlotte Revelle, librarian * readingzone.com *
Performance poet Steve Tasane brings style and originality to this modern-day take on Oliver Twist ... highly recommended. * Sunday Express *
I loved this book so much and it was a joy to read something that was truly different from the rest of the market. The language was almost poetic and the two characters were simply superb. I jumped into this book not knowing anything about it but that was perhaps a lucky thing. I've seen since that it's meant to be a revisiting of Oliver Twist which makes complete sense on reflection but I didn't even connect the dots initially. How wonderful to have the skill as a writer to do that! * SisterSpooky *
It had everything I look for in a novel... great pace, tragedy, pathos, humour, despair... deeply engaging characters, a wonderful language and dialogue... twist and turns everywhere but most of all a book with a moral mission that by chapter 5, I wanted as much as the boys, and I expect the author Steve Tasane did too. Are there any happy endings in this book? I suggest you read it and find out for yourself. Highly Recommended. Bravo! * Poetry Express *
Amazing stuff. * Big Issue *
Nobody Saw No One is a vivid read with electrifying characters. If you are looking for a great read, and even better laughs, pick this book off the shelf, and don't let your breath be stolen by the sheer awesomeness. * The Guardian Online *
This was a really scary book but it was fun to read. It was really fast paced and I kept wanting to read more. * Carousel *
Author Bio
Steve Tasane, whose debut novel Blood Donors was selected as one of the top 50 Diverse Voices in children's books, is a performance poet who has performed at Glastonbury, St Paul's Cathedral and the National Gallery, been writer in residence at the V&A Museum of Childhood and the Dickens Birthplace Museum, and been broadcast on TV and radio. He says, Everything I've learnt in life - about People and Animals and Love and Hate - goes into what I write. He lives in Hastings, East Sussex. For more about Steve, visit stevetasane.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter @stevetasane