Bound to capture your imagination right from the start, Lucas is the thriller that follows Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl who falls in love with a mysterious and beautiful boy with tragic consequences. The plot is gripping, thrilling and heartbreaking all at the same time and it makes you hold your breath as you turn the pages. One of the most powerful and striking books that you will ever read, Lucas comes highly recommended.
A stunning edition of Kevin Brooks' celebrated novel - a truly
original, powerful and emotional story from the author of The
Bunker Diary.
'It gets to you ... you want to tell everyone how good it
is.'SUNDAY TIMES
'A particularly moving and unusual love story.'GUARDIAN
'A gripping story'FINANCIAL TIMES
Caitlin's life changes from the moment she sees Lucas walking
across the causeway one hot summer's day. He is the strangest, most
beautiful boy she has ever seen - and when she meets him, her
world comes alive.
But to others, he quickly becomes an object of jealousy, prejudice
and hatred. Caitlin tries to make sense of the injustice that
lurks at every unexpected twist and turn, until she realises that
she must do what she knows in her heart is right.
A striking reissue of the powerful, emotive novel from
Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Brooks, author of The
Bunker Diary.
One of a number of iconic Chicken House bestsellers to
be reissued for Chicken House's 20th anniversary celebrations.
'It gets to you. Then when this has passed, you want to tell everyone how good it is.' Sunday Times
'A particularly moving and unusual love story' Guardian
'A gripping story that confirms this new writer’s undoubted talent.' Financial Times
Author
About Kevin Brooks
Kevin Brooks was born in Exeter and studied in Birmingham and London. He has worked in a crematorium, a zoo, a garage and a post office, before - happily - giving it all up to write books. Kevin is the author of many acclaimed award-winning young adult novels, including Martyn Pig, Lucas, Kissing The Rain, The Road of the Dead, Black Rabbit Summer and iBoy. He now lives in North Yorkshire. The Bunker Diary won the CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2014.
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A stunning edition of Kevin Brooks' celebrated novel - a truly
original, powerful and emotional story from the author of The
Bunker Diary.
'It gets to you ... you want to tell everyone how good it
is.'SUNDAY TIMES
'A particularly moving and unusual love story.'GUARDIAN
'A gripping story'FINANCIAL TIMES
Caitlin's life changes from the moment she sees Lucas walking
across the causeway one hot summer's day. He is the strangest, most
beautiful boy she has ever seen - and when she meets him, her
world comes alive.
But to others, he quickly becomes an object of jealousy, prejudice
and hatred. Caitlin tries to make sense of the injustice that
lurks at every unexpected twist and turn, until she realises that
she must do what she knows in her heart is right.
A striking reissue of the powerful, emotive novel from
Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Brooks, author of The
Bunker Diary.
One of a number of iconic Chicken House bestsellers to
be reissued for Chicken House's 20th anniversary celebrations.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Lucas and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
Lucas features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Lucas is available in Paperback, Ebook
Lucas was written by Kevin Brooks and published by Chicken House an imprint of Scholastic
Lucas has 408 pages
£7.19
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