Trash
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4.4 • 68 Ratings
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- £4.99
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
NOW A MAJOR FILM BY STEPHEN DALDRY AND RICHARD CURTIS
Raphael is a dumpsite boy. He spends his days wading through mountains of steaming trash, sifting it, sorting it, breathing it, sleeping next to it.
Then one unlucky-lucky day, Raphael's world turns upside down. A small leather bag falls into his hands. It's a bag of clues. It's a bag of hope. It's a bag that will change everything.
Soon Raphael and his friends Gardo and Rat are running for their lives. Wanted by the police, it takes all their quick-thinking and fast-talking to stay ahead. As the net tightens, they uncover a dead man's mission to put right a terrible wrong.
And now it's three street boys against the world...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Fourteen-year-old "dumpsite boy" Raphael has never found anything valuable in the trash mounds he has combed over since age three. At least not until he unearths a leather bag containing a map, wallet, and key. Keeping his discovery secret from the police, who quickly come looking for the bag, Raphael goes in search of the key's locker, with two friends in tow. Soon they are in the middle of a suspenseful mission involving a secret code, a corrupt politician, and a search for six million stolen dollars. The three authentic boys at the heart of this well-constructed debut novel sweet Raphael, serious Gardo, and spirited Rat take turns narrating most of their story (though other voices are also heard); in distinct voices, they provide harrowing details about their lives in the dump. This gripping book engages readers both as an adventure and as a social justice story; clues suggest that it's set in a Third World Latin American country. The story wraps a bit neatly, but readers will be satisfied by the cinematic conclusion and the noble decision the heroes make. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
Enjoyable and intriguingly written
This was really intriguing and written in an easy style to read that made it feel like the characters were real. The story is complex enough for a mystery and cleverly done, I really enjoyed reading this and feel like I know the boys in the story. Recommended.
Trash
An excellent read, with well formed characters who are utterly believable. Would recommend to readers aged 12+
Fab!
So many emotions in one book: you'll not be able to put it down. I half wish there was a final narrative from one of the villagers, you'll see what I mean. However, somethings are best left to your imagination. Don't hesitate to read this book, it's certainly NOT just for children.