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Fighting Back

Fighting Back

by Catherine Mac Phail (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $3.62

  • Used

    Paperback 1998

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    Hardcover 2004

    $10.67
Synopsis

Kerry and her mum have recently moved into new council accommodation in a tower block. Kerry's dad has recently left them, and Kerry and her mum are forging a new life together. But Kerry's mum is not the calmest or the most patient of people, particularly when it comes to getting on with the new neighbours. And when Kerry's mum refuses to be intimidated by Ma Lafferty, the local money lender, Kerry finds out that Ma Lafferty's daughter more than takes after her mother A brilliantly topical story tackling the dangers of being in debt.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 160
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 03 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 1408802090
ISBN 13: 9781408802090
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: Newly rejacketed to create a strong look Characteristically topical and urban theme: bullying tactics of local 'loan sharks' in council tower block Told with the the trademark pace and accessibility of the bestselling and much-loved Cathy MacPhail

Media Reviews
'Young adult fiction is going from strength to strength, led by authors like Cathy MacPhail' The Bookseller
Author Bio
Cathy MacPhail won the Kathleen Fidler Award with her first novel, Run Zan Run, the Scottish Arts Council Award with her second novel Fighting Back, and a Royal Mail award for Roxy's Baby. Cathy MacPhail's work is enormously popular with young teenagers, her trademarks being a mix of humour, with pacy and topical storylines. Cathy lives in Greenock, Scotland.