Trash - Hardcover

Mulligan, Andy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385752148 ISBN 13: 9780385752145

Publisher: David Fickling Books, 2010

Synopsis

Making a living in a near-future world by scavenging through mountains of garbage outside their large city, a member of a group of homeless 14-year-old orphaned boys makes a mysterious discovery that causes them to be targeted by corrupt pursuers.

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Review:

"Trash is a compelling read. The action is riveting and the secret codes throughout will appeal mystery fans" - SchoolLibrary Journal, starred review
"This gripping book engages readers both as an adventure and as a social justice story. Readers will be satisfied by the cinematic conclusion and the noble decision the heroes make." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The three boys, and others, act as alternating narrators of the story, giving vivid descriptions of their lives. In spite of this, the boys' hope and determination for justice and the dilemmas they face with so much courage will impress readers. "Recommended."" - Library Media Connection

Trash is a compelling read. The action is riveting and the secret codes throughout will appeal mystery fans - School Library Journal, starred review
This gripping book engages readers both as an adventure and as a social justice story. Readers will be satisfied by the cinematic conclusion and the noble decision the heroes make. - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The three boys, and others, act as alternating narrators of the story, giving vivid descriptions of their lives. In spite of this, the boys hope and determination for justice and the dilemmas they face with so much courage will impress readers. "Recommended."" - Library Media Connection"

Book Description:

A book that will touch the world. This is trash of the 24-carat gold variety.

About this edition

• Publisher: David Fickling Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0385752148
• ISBN 13: 9780385752145
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232