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Ganging Up (Dolphin Books)

Ganging Up (Dolphin Books)

by Alan Gibbons (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 1996

    $3.29

  • Used

    Hardcover 1999

    $3.29
Synopsis

John and Gerry have always been friends, brought together by their passion for football. Then Gerry's dad loses his job and everything turns sour. The two boys had always steered clear of the gangs at school, but Gerry gets drawn in and now he and John find themselves standing on opposite sides. Set in a tough inner city Liverpool estate, this story is about friendships, rivalries and survival played out at school and on the football fields.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 96
 Edition: New
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 27 May 1996
ISBN 10: 1858811945
ISBN 13: 9781858811949
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: Powerful, true-to-life story - set in inner city Liverpool Strong themes - gangs, family troubles, friendships Author knows his subject well and has a proven track record Alan is a frequent contributor to TES and Junior Education, and speaks regularly in schools and libraries Author has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for SHADOW OF THE MINOTAUR, and won the 'Book I Couldn't Put Down' category of the Blue Peter Book Award for the same book.

Author Bio
Alan Gibbons is a prolific author, an infant school teacher and the father of four children. He lives in Liverpool and much of his writing stems from his involvement with inner-city children. He is an extremely popular speaker and visitor to schools and libraries, with a lot to say about children, particularly boys, and reading.