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Kerb-Stain Boys

The Crongton Broadway Robbery
By Alex Wheatle
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Kerb-Stain Boys by Alex Wheatle is a vibrant Young Adult novel that delves into the lives of two teenage friends navigating the challenges of growing up in a gritty urban environment. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and personal growth as they confront societal pressures and their own aspirations. Through humour and heartfelt moments, it offers an authentic portrayal of adolescence and the journey towards self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping stories about friendship, resilience, and overcoming adversity. It follows teens navigating their challenging urban environment, highlighted by authentic dialogue and relatable characters. This compelling young adult read balances humour and heartache, offering an enlightening glimpse into the complexities of growing up in a tough neighbourhood.

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Kerb-Stain Boys

Briggy, Caldonia, and Terror need to get rich quick in this hilarious and heartfelt 'Crongton Noir' from best-selling author Alex Wheatle.

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A sharp, witty and heartfelt tale of the ups and downs of teenage life on one of London's toughest (fictional) estates, from multi-award-winning Alex Wheatle.

Life on the Crongton estate can be rough for Briggy. Dad's lost his job, Mum's working so hard to make ends meet, and big brother Kingsley just wants out. With all of the shouting and arguing, it's difficult not to get lost in the mix.

So when his best mate Terror and coolest chick in the year, Caldonia, cook up a plan to make a quick buck, Briggy hopes this time it might be his chance to shine. Robbing the Post Office… what could go wrong?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.

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Kerb-Stain Boys by Alex Wheatle is praised for its witty and wise storytelling set in one of London's toughest estates. It offers a gripping and fast-paced read with Wheatle's unique slang enriching the narrative, blending humour and hard reality. The novella is noted for its appeal to a wide range of teenage readers and its honest exploration of teen feelings. It is seen as an engaging teen-noir story with action and humour, providing an inspiring read for those feeling overwhelmed by the world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128091

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Cover design or artwork by Ali Ardington
  • Cover design or artwork by Ali Ardington

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 152

Collections

Alex Wheatle Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Alex Wheatle is a best-selling and multi-award-winning author. Liccle Bit, Alex's first YA novel and the first story of the now beloved Crongton series, was published in 2015 to critical acclaim. Crongton Knights and Straight Outta Crongton quickly followed, and Alex became renowned for his ingenious use of language and his honest portrayal of inner city, teenage life. In 2008, Alex received an MBE for his services to literature and was shortlisted in 2020 for the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature. Most recently, Alex received the 2021 Young Quills Award for Cane Warriors.

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