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Boyz 'r' Us

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Boyz 'r' Us by Scott Monk is a compelling young adult novel that delves into the lives of Australian street kids and the challenges they face. It follows the journey of groups navigating complex friendships, loyalty, and survival in the urban landscape. With its vivid portrayal of social and personal issues, the book offers insight into the struggles and resilience of youth in tough circumstances.
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This story offers a gripping exploration of teenage rebellion and the complexities of friendship, set against the backdrop of street life. You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by tales of personal growth and resilience amid challenging circumstances. With its relatable characters, the narrative delivers both heart and tension that appeals to young adult readers.

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Boyz 'r' Us

It's a long, mad ride from Summer Bay! Chicks, babes, cars and music; bored kids and shouting mothers; fathers that suck on a bottle to put themselves to sleep; and TV sets blaring mindlessly. Race tensions are hotting up in Marrickville and the media want a gang war so badly that they nearly start one.

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It's a long, mad ride from Summer Bay!

Chicks, babes, cars and music; bored kids and shouting mothers; fathers that suck on a bottle to put themselves to sleep; and TV sets blaring mindlessly. Race tensions are hotting up in Marrickville and the media want a gang war so badly that they nearly start one.

As Mitch looks back on his time as former leader of the Tunderjets, he tells the searing story of a scene that, in some ways, no matter how hard you try, you can never leave.

Boyz 'r' Us explores these intense themes with gritty realism, capturing the challenges and struggles of youth in a raw and unforgettable way.

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Boyz 'r' Us presents engaging challenges around moral decisions, exploring themes like power, rebellion, and self-identity with a fast-paced storyline that keeps readers consistently engaged.

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ISBN: 9781741660180

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2005

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Scott Monk was born in Macksville NSW in 1974, grew up in Sydney and now lives in Adelaide. His first book with Random House, BOYZ 'R' US, won the Young Adults category of the 1997 Royal Blind Society's Talking Book Awards and RAW his second novel was also shortlisted for the same awards in 1998. Scott wrote BOYZ 'R' US when he was 19 and it was published by Random House when he was 21. RAW is one of the few young adult novels listed for study for the 2001 HSC in NSW. In 1999, he won South Australia's Young Journalist of the Year Award for his committment to youth affairs. He currently works for The Australian newspaper in Sydney. Scott's loves include Indian food, photography, cricket, chocolate, movies, thunderstorms, frogs, going to the gym and body-boarding.

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