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Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence explores the harsh reality of the criminal justice system for young people in this riveting teen drama.
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A powerful and heart-rending exploration of a teenager’s journey through grief, rage and getting caught in the criminal justice system from award-winning author Patrice Lawrence.
Winner of the 2023 Little Rebels Award and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.
Charlene is a demon knitter. It’s the only thing she enjoys and the only thing she believes she’s really good at.
So when her foster mum’s son destroys her latest creation, Charlene loses it and stabs him in the hand with her knitting needle. It damages a nerve and she gets sucked into the criminal justice system for assault.
Charlene's not sorry and she’s never apologised to anyone in her life. But people keep telling her that if she says sorry, they’ll go easier on her. Can she bring herself to say it and not mean it when her freedom’s at stake?
Particularly suitable for children aged 13+ with a reading age of 8.
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Needle by Patrice Lawrence is celebrated for its powerful and poignant exploration of a young teenager's struggles within a challenging system. Reviewers commend the novella for its gripping, heart-wrenching narrative that provides a deep insight into the care system and themes of family and resilience. It's described as an emotionally impactful read that elicits both anger and hope, showcasing Lawrence's ability to resonate with young readers by authentically capturing their experiences.
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ISBN: 9781800901018
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Cover design or artwork by Andy Gellenberg
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Patrice Lawrence was born in Brighton and brought up in an Italian-Trinidadian household in Sussex. Her first novel,Orangeboy, won the Waterstones Book Prize for Older Children, the YA Book Prize, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award, and nominated for the Carnegie medal. Her second YA novel,Indigo Donutreceived rave reviews and was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize.
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