The Last Taboo - Softcover

Rai, Bali

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0552553018 ISBN 13: 9780552553018

Publisher: Corgi Childrens, 2006

Synopsis

Simran likes Tyrone from the moment she spots him in the crowd. He's gorgeous and he won't take no for an answer. There's just one problem. . . Tyrone is black and Simran's not sure how her family will react. Even though her parents were a 'love match' and married each other against the wishes of their families, Simran doesn't think they will approve of her having a black boyfriend, and her nightmare uncles and aunts certainly won't. Like her cousin Ruby says, it's the last taboo.

But Simran likes Tyrone too much to walk away, so they face the problems their relationship causes together. But it becomes harder than either of them predicted and when the hatred they encounter escalates into violence, with families and friends turning against each other, Simran and Tyrone are forced to question whether they are strong enough to fight for what they believe in.

About this title

About the Author

Bali Rai's first novel for young adults, (un)arranged marriage, created a huge amount of interest and won many awards, including the Angus Book Award and the Leicester Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Branford Boase first novel award. Rani and Sukh and The Whisper were both shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Bali is also the author of the hugely popular Soccer Squad series for younger readers.
Bali was born in Leicester where he still lives, writing full-time and visiting schools to talk about his books. You can visit him at www.balirai.co.uk

From the Back Cover

Tyrone leaned across the table and gave me a long kiss. When I eventually opened my eyes I saw an Asian couple, middle-aged, on the next table along. You know that phrase if looks could kill? Well, I was dead.

Simran falls for Tyrone from the moment she spots him in the crowd. He s gorgeous and won t take no for an answer. There s just one problem Tyrone is black.

When two of Simran s cousins from the Asian gang the Desi Posse find out that she is seeing Tyrone, things start to get out of control . . .

Also by the multi award-winning author Bali Rai:

(un)arranged marriage Absorbing Observer

The Crew A jewel of a book Independent

Rani & Sukh Overwhelmingly powerful The Bookseller

The Whisper energy and verbal brilliance evident on every page TES

Not suitable for younger readers

Edition details

• Publisher: Corgi Childrens
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0552553018
• ISBN 13: 9780552553018
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272