Ibarajo Road - Softcover

Allen, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847803202 ISBN 13: 9781847803207

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2012

Synopsis

When Charlie goes on a disastrous rich kids' bender, he and his friends are given one last chance to redeem themselves. In desperation, Charlie opts to work at a refuge for orphans, the sick and the homeless who pass through its gates. But this is Africa, where poverty and corruption run deep and the trafficking is human - and Charlie is in it right up to his neck.

This gripping debut novel follows a privileged teenagers in to the heart of African life, a journey that changes him forever.

About this title

Review:

'Allen writes beautifully, gently chauffeuring us along Charlie’s nuanced emotional journey, while also speeding us through a white-knuckle sub-plot. ... Dramatic and deeply moving.'

'It's a compelling story, teaching you a lot without being off-puttingly didactic.'

Clare Poole, P&G Wells,  - ' exciting and powerful.'

Vanessa Lewis, The Book Nook   - 'a powerful and moving story.'

Clare Poole, P&G Wells,   - ' exciting and powerful.'

A valuable and compelling read.

This novel is a pacey adventure involving detection and exciting... action that keep the reader turning the pages. Its strength, however, lies in its gritty realism and rich sense of time and place. Harry Allen... writes convincingly and in a multi-layered way.

'An incredibly powerful and moving story.'

A provocative and moving novel ... which encourages readers from Year 9 and beyond to reflect more deeply on global issues and individual responsibility.

'This moving debut novel about a teenage boy trying to redeem himself is a powerful picture of West African life, with its corruption, dangers and joys, as well as a celebration of all that  true friendship can bring.'

'It's a compelling story, teaching you a lot without being off-puttingly didactic.'

'Allen writes beautifully, gently chauffeuring us along Charlie’ s nuanced emotional journey, while also speeding us through a white-knuckle sub-plot. ... Dramatic and deeply moving.'

About the Author:

Harry Allen was born in the UK, but spent many of his teenage years in Nigeria. He was educated at International schools in Lagos and London, and at Leeds University. After graduating with a degree in Theatre Arts, Harry has worked as an actor, director teacher and writer and has had several plays for young people produced, enjoying collaborations with companies and individuals in Europe and Australia. Harry is currently the Arts Director for an international school in Singapore, where he lives with his wife and young son.

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1847803202
• ISBN 13: 9781847803207
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352