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'Set in Brisbane, and told as a series of skilfully linked short first-person narratives, this is an account of the descent into thrills-at-any-cost of the Oxley Creek Boys: from excited young teens on a sinking home-made raft to self-seeking drug-crazed adolescents on an inexorable trail of self-destruction and deep personal loss. But their loyalty to each other remains strong, and it ends on a note of hope. A lump in the throat page-turner.
'This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.' (Publication summary)
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Dedication: In loving memory of my brother Matthew 1967-1987 and for all the boys.
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Released in 2011 in UK, USA, Canada, South Africa and N.Z.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Now, Read This
2012
single work
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— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 15-16 December 2012; (p. 22-23) The Weekend Australian , 5-6 January 2013; (p. 14-25) -
From the UK With Love : And a Massive Learning Curve
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: Writing Queensland , July no. 220 2012; Writing Queensland , September no. 222 2012; (p. 8-9) -
New Australian Fiction
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 4-5 August 2012; (p. 20)
— Review of Fish-Hair Woman 2012 single work novel ; Darkness on the Edge of Town 2012 single work novel ; Thrill Seekers 2011 single work novel ; Does It Hurt To Die 2011 single work novel -
Brotherly Love : Memories of When a Rosy Childhood Goes Wrong
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 13 - 19 June no. 886 2012; (p. 30)
— Review of Thrill Seekers 2011 single work novel -
[Review] Thrill Seekers
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 56 no. 2 2012; (p. 39)
— Review of Thrill Seekers 2011 single work novel
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Brotherly Love : Memories of When a Rosy Childhood Goes Wrong
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 13 - 19 June no. 886 2012; (p. 30)
— Review of Thrill Seekers 2011 single work novel -
New Australian Fiction
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 4-5 August 2012; (p. 20)
— Review of Fish-Hair Woman 2012 single work novel ; Darkness on the Edge of Town 2012 single work novel ; Thrill Seekers 2011 single work novel ; Does It Hurt To Die 2011 single work novel -
[Review] Thrill Seekers
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 56 no. 2 2012; (p. 39)
— Review of Thrill Seekers 2011 single work novel -
From the UK With Love : And a Massive Learning Curve
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: Writing Queensland , July no. 220 2012; Writing Queensland , September no. 222 2012; (p. 8-9) -
Now, Read This
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 15-16 December 2012; (p. 22-23) The Weekend Australian , 5-6 January 2013; (p. 14-25)
Awards
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