Trash by Andy Mulligan

Trash by Andy Mulligan

In an unnamed Third World country, in the not-so-distant future, three "dumpsite boys" make a living picking through the mountains of garbage on the outskirts of a large city.

One unlucky-lucky day, Raphael finds something very special and very mysterious. So mysterious that he decides to keep it, even when the city police offer a handsome reward for its return. That decision brings with it terrifying consequences, and soon the dumpsite boys must use all of their cunning and courage to stay ahead of their pursuers. It's up to Raphael, Gardo, and Rat--boys who have no education, no parents, no homes, and no money--to solve the mystery and right a terrible wrong.

Andy Mulligan has written a powerful story about unthinkable poverty--and the kind of hope and determination that can transcend it. With twists and turns, unrelenting action, and deep, raw emotion, Trash is a heart-pounding, breath-holding novel.

Andy Mulligan was born and raised in the London Borough of Southwark. He worked as a theatrical director for ten years before deciding to retrain as a teacher after visiting Asia. In the United Kingdom, India, Brazil, and the Philippines, he has taught English and theater. He now spends time in both London and Manila.

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ISBN 13	9780385752169
ISBN 10	0385752164
Title	Trash
Author	Andy Mulligan
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2011-10-11
Number of pages	240
Prizes	Winner of Young Adult Services Division, School Library Journal Author Award., Nominated for Connecticut Nutmeg Children's Book Award., Nominated for Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award., Nominated for Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award., Nominated for New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award., Nominated for New York State Charlotte Award., Nominated for Rhode Island Teen Book Award.
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