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Hold On

Hold On

by Alan Gibbons (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $3.25
Synopsis

When Annie returns from an extended stay in Canada, she discovers that her friend, John, has killed himself. Annie is devastated by his death and is determined to confront those she believes responsible - a group of boys from her school, who bullied John mercilessly in the months before he died. But Annie's parents and friends don't share her wish to bring the boys to justice. She finds herself treading a lonely path - and soon discovers that nothing is straightforward. She is helplessly attracted to one of the boys, and when she reads John's diary, it's clear that they weren't the only ones to cause him so much unhappiness...Alan tells John's story in an unsentimental and compassionate novel, but he also tells Annie's story which is as much about moving on and looking forward to the future, as about the tragic waste of a young life.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 176
 Edition: paperback / softback
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 01 Sep 2005
ISBN 10: 1842551760
ISBN 13: 9781842551769
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: More than 16 children commit suicide each year in the UK because of bullying by classmates. Alan Gibbons is the perfect author to tell their story. A real life thriller which puts into words exactly what its like to be a teenager today. Extensive backlist remains in print with UK sales of 483,000 copies. Shortlisted for Carnegie Medal, Book Trust Teenage Award, and many regional awards. Fantastic reviews across the board. 'Gibbons deserves to be recognised as a national treasure.' Bookseller 'Gibbons' attention to detail and ability to get to the core of teenage concerns is nothing short of brilliant.' Joanne Owen Bound proofs available.

Media Reviews
'Alan Gibbons is known for his striking insight into the world of contemporary teenagers and his ability to depict that world in gripping, fast-paced prose.' -- Kate Agnew GUARDIAN (EDUCATION) 'powerful' -- Edward Malnick INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Teenagers will relate to many aspects of the story... Gibbons handles this difficult subject with all the necessary care. -- India Fearnley ILKLEY GAZETTE/WHARFDALE OBSERVER 'a brilliant page-turner... Shocking and stunning.' -- Stephen Crawford BRAT 'This well written story deals with sensitive subjects with understanding and compassion.' -- Andrey Baker SCHOOL LIBRARIAN 'a very good book which makes you wonder about suicide or bullying and why people do that.' TEEN TITLES
Author Bio
Alan Gibbons is a full time writer and a visiting speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges and literary events nationwide, including the major Book Festivals: Edinburgh, Northern Children's Book Festival, Swansea, Cheltenham, Sheffield and Salford. Alan is also a key contributor at the QCA/National Literary Strategy 'Writing Together' conferences. He lives in Liverpool with his wife and four children.