Inside by Julia Jarman
Aged seventeen, Lee is inside for a crime he has committed. And he soon finds out that prison is not the holiday camp he's heard about. Warned to 'play by the rules' he has to decide whose rules - the screws' or the other cons'.
"This well-researched book is no easy ride as it illustrates the grim reality of prison life for young people" * Bookseller's choice, The Bookseller *
"This is raw and powerful writing." * Lovereading4kids *
"The dilemmas Lee faces in this violent and uncertain environment make for a compelling read." * Books for Keeps *
"This bleak and unsentimental book is well worth reading." * Carousel *
"It would be good to get copies inside the YOI's because I'm sure the lads will enjoy reading it." -- Gemma Baranowski, Youth Offender Team Worker * Gemma Baranowski, Youth Offender Team Worker *
"This is raw and powerful writing." * Lovereading4kids *
"The dilemmas Lee faces in this violent and uncertain environment make for a compelling read." * Books for Keeps *
"This bleak and unsentimental book is well worth reading." * Carousel *
"It would be good to get copies inside the YOI's because I'm sure the lads will enjoy reading it." -- Gemma Baranowski, Youth Offender Team Worker * Gemma Baranowski, Youth Offender Team Worker *
Julia Jarman has written over 80 books for children. She lives near Bedford with her husband and has three grown-up children. She has been a schoolteacher and journalist but she now devotes a lot of time to school and library visits to talk to children about writing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781842709771 |
| ISBN 10 | 1842709771 |
| Title | Inside |
| Author | Julia Jarman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-01-07 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK). |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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