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448 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444927207
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Publication date: Not specified
Readers who crave emotionally charged thrillers exploring resilience amid urban pressures and moral dilemmas would find "Orangeboy" compelling.
Description
Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. Not any more. Not since MR ORANGE. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise – he'll never follow his big brother...
Community Reviews
Moods
tense: 69%
emotional: 45%
challenging: 42%
mysterious: 36%
dark: 33%
sad: 21%
adventurous: 18%
reflective: 15%
funny: 9%
hopeful: 9%
inspiring: 3%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, DeathModerate
Addiction, Hate crime, Mental illness
448 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444927207
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Publication date: Not specified
Readers who crave emotionally charged thrillers exploring resilience amid urban pressures and moral dilemmas would find "Orangeboy" compelling.
Description
Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. Not any more. Not since MR ORANGE. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise – he'll never follow his big brother...
Community Reviews
Moods
tense: 69%
emotional: 45%
challenging: 42%
mysterious: 36%
dark: 33%
sad: 21%
adventurous: 18%
reflective: 15%
funny: 9%
hopeful: 9%
inspiring: 3%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
