Raw

Name: Raw
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781741660128
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By Scott Monk

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Raw by Scott Monk is a gripping young adult novel that follows Brett Dalton, a teenage rebel whose life takes a turn when he's sent to a rehabilitation centre called The Farm. Struggling against the rules and authority, Brett faces challenges that force him to introspect and reconsider his perspectives and actions. The story captures his journey of personal growth and self-discovery amidst the constraints of a structured environment.
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This engaging young adult novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about self-discovery and personal growth. It explores themes of rebellion and redemption through the journey of a troubled teenager who learns valuable life lessons in an unconventional rehabilitation centre. This book is perfect for readers interested in dynamic character development and emotional depth.

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Brett Dalton is a tough guy - hardened, angry, uncaring and always ready to use his fists. When the world hates you, you might as well hate it back... But when Brett is busted by the cops for stealing and sent to The Farm for rehab, there are no fences to keep him in and anger gets in his way - but so does love.

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Raw by Scott Monk tells the story of Brett Dalton, a tough guy who is hardened, angry, uncaring, and always ready to use his fists. When the world hates you, you might as well hate it back.

But when Brett is busted by the cops for stealing and sent to The Farm for rehabilitation, he finds there are no fences to keep him in. Anger gets in his way—but so does love.

Brett's trapped in a grave new world, a world where he isn't hardened at all; he's raw.

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?

Raw by Scott Monk has garnered mixed reviews among readers, often praised for its engaging and realistic portrayal of rebellious youth. Many reviewers appreciate its exploration of themes like personal growth and resilience. However, some feel that the character development lacks depth, suggesting that while the story is compelling, it could have provided more insight into the protagonist's emotional journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741660128

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2005

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 352

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Scott Monk Young Adult

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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