Age
12+
Grade
7-9
Alan Gibbons
Caught in the Crossfire
Paperback
(Orion Children's Books Oct. 1, 2006)
, 1st Edition edition
Set in a northern town where right-wingers are determined to stir up hatred and racial prejudice, six teenagers' lives are woven together by a series of shocking and tragic events. A British Muslim brother and sister, two Irish brothers who take different sides, and two lads out looking for trouble: all of them get caught in the crossfire. Inspired by the Oldham riots and the events of September 11th, this is a chilling account of current events in Britain, but written with humor and understanding.
- ISBN
- 1842550969 / 9781842550960
- Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 5.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 0.9 in.
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