Interest Age Teen Reading Age 8 | In a nutshell: thought-provoking examination of an important social issue | Robert Swindells is a skilful storyteller and expert at writing about issues that matter to young people. 14 year old Sam is sure he’s a marked man and that sometime soon the local gang will get him. He wants a knife to protect him and when he finally gets his hands on one it makes him feel 10 feet tall. But how long can the knife keep him safe? A candid conversation with the real owner of the weapon makes Sam see things differently. Taut and tightly plotted this short novel provides readers with lots to think about. ~ Andrea Reece
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
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You're only someone at Sam's school if you carry a knife, or so Sam thinks. He's convinced a blade is the only way to keep the Sharks off his back. But Sam is about to find out the hard way that a knife is never a good idea.
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Knife Edge and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
Knife Edge features in the following genres: Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Knife Edge is available in Paperback
Knife Edge was written by Robert Swindells and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
