ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Will and Julian work together as trolley boys; Will comes from the rich side of town, and Julian is a self-proclaimed Westie. It turns out Will has quite a few problems, he's run away from the boarding school he's been living at since he was five, he's living rough and there's certainly heartbreak where his ex-girlfriend is concerned. Julian has his own difficult past, including a stint at juvie for smashing a guy, but it turns out he's a lot better adjusted and has a penchant for strays. So begins a close friendship between two young men who would never have met in ordinary circumstances. The strength of this novel is in the characterisations, and the fact that it acknowledges the emotional lives of teenage boys. Not to mention it's a rollicking good read with flashes of humour amongst the serious issues it does deal with. Highly recommended. Lindy
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From the author of the award-winning The Dead I Know comes an urban 'bromance' with an unexpected twist, featuring a boy from the upper end of town who finds refuge and friendship pushing trolleys at the local supermarket and avoiding a troubling secret in his own past.
Will went to private school, and Julian went to juvie. Will is running from a family secret, and Julian is running from the goat next door. The boys meet pushing trolleys, and they find a common enemy in the Westie hoons who terrorise the carpark.
After a few close calls, Will has to nut up and confront his past. But on the way, he learns a few things about what it means to be a friend - and what it means to be family.
The Way We Roll a rattling urban bromance made of plastic and stainless steel. Brace yourself.
By:
Scot Gardner Imprint: Allen & Unwin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 128mm,
Weight: 188g ISBN:9781760290399 ISBN 10: 1760290394 Publication Date:24 February 2016 Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years Audience:
Young adult
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Preschool (0-5)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
