Interest Age Teen Reading Age 7 Alan Gibbons tackles bullying and racism head on in this gripping short novel, and shows how closely linked they are. Like everyone in his school, Jack is intimidated by The Blokes, a gang of half a dozen kids who pull the strings, make the rules.
They’re openly racist but no-one seems able to stand up to them. Jack will do what they say, even when it means hurting his new friend Hassan, because The Blokes have got something on him, something to use as blackmail. But you can only scare someone who is ready to be scared, and The Blokes will never get through to Hassan.
It’s a powerful story, well told, and one that ends on a genuine note of hope. ~ Andrea Reece
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Poignant and powerful narrative about intolerance, racism and standing up to bullies.
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Poignant and powerful narrative about intolerance, racism and standing up to bullies. The Blokes rule Jack's school.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Strange Land and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
A Strange Land features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
A Strange Land was written by Alan Gibbons and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
A Strange Land has 58 pages
Yes it is part of Barrington Stoke Teen series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.