Crossing the Line

Name: Crossing the Line
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781471413049
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Winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Award

By Tia Fisher

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Summary

In Crossing the Line by Tia Fisher, this young adult novel explores the complexities of friendship, identity, and personal growth. The story follows a teenager who faces unexpected challenges and decisions after crossing certain boundaries, significantly altering their world and relationships. With an engaging blend of drama and self-discovery, the book captures the essence of adolescence in a compelling narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are keen on exploring themes of friendship, identity, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the vibrant yet challenging world of adolescence. The story captures the intensity of teenage experiences with engaging characters who navigate their personal challenges, making it a compelling read for young adults seeking relatable and emotional narratives.

Crossing the Line

'Do you feel safe?' A powerful novel exploring how teenagers can be swept up into county lines. For fans of PUNCHING THE AIR and SPLINTERS OF SUNSHINE.

A powerful novel exploring how teenagers can be swept up into county lines. Winner of the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Award 2024 and a Times Children's Book of the Year 2024.

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Do you feel safe? A powerful novel exploring how teenagers can be swept up into county lines. For fans of Punching the Air and Splinters of Sunshine.

Erik's mum is juggling the challenge of two small babies, plus the recent death of her husband due to COVID-19. Both these factors affect teenage Erik too, as he struggles with homework amidst the babies' continual crying or when his mum needs help. When the difficulties at home begin to affect Erik's behaviour at school and he falls in with the wrong crowd, Erik is tempted to earn some easy money...

But this kind of money is never truly easy to earn and comes with a terrible cost.

Written in verse, the thoroughly-researched narrative explores how teenage boys can be drawn into county lines, pulling the reader in from the very first page, as Erik makes some good—and some very bad—decisions...

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Crossing the Line by Tia Fisher is highly praised as a powerful and gripping young adult verse novel. Reviewers commend its authentic voice and immersive storytelling, highlighting its ability to engage both young and adult readers. The novel is noted for its fast-paced, accessible format, making it particularly appealing to reluctant readers. Its exploration of serious themes like exploitation and crime provides both insight and an educational perspective, underpinned by a moving narrative and well-crafted characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471413049

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 242g

Pages: 368

Collections

Addiction & Recovery Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Tia Fisher Young Adult

About the Author

Crossing the Line is Tia Fisher's debut novel. In her spare time, she works in a children's library and is also completing an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. She has published poems in The Rialto and been longlisted for the Mslexia Children's Novel Award. Tia lives in South London with her husband and two teenage children (who wish she'd stop mining them for source material.)