A poetic, gifty offering that combines first love, friendship, and
persistant courage in this lyrical immigration story told in verse.
Award-winning authors Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan tell a
thought-provoking dual-narrated tale about two troubled teens, one
immigrating to a new home and the other facing domestic violence, whose
paths cross in the unlikeliest of places.
Nicu has emigrated from Romania and is struggling to find his place in
his new home. Meanwhile, Jess's home life is overshadowed by violence.
When Nicu and Jess meet, what starts out as friendship slowly blossoms
into romance as the two bond over their painful pasts and their hope and
dreams of a better future. But will they be able to save each other, let
alone themselves?
This illuminating story told in dual points of view through vibrant
verse will stay with readers long after they've finished.
Winner of the 2018 UKLA Book Award
Acclaim for Brian Conaghan
Shortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, When Mr. Dog Bites
Shortlisted for the CBI Book of the Year Award, When Mr. Dog Bites
Acclaim for Sarah Crossan
Winner of the 2016 Carnegie Award, One
Winner of the 2016 Bookseller's prize for YA fiction, One
Winner of the 2016 CBI Book of the Year, One
Shortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Award, Apple and Rain
Shortlisted for the 2013 Carnegie Award, The Weight of Water
