The Crew
  • Published: 30 November 2011
  • ISBN: 9781446498941
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 240

The Crew

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30 Nov 2011
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1 May 2003
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A tough, uncompromising tale for modern teenagers from the author of (un)arranged marriage.

Meet Ellie, Jas, Della, Will and Billy. They're tough. They're street-smart. They're the Crew, and they live in what they call the Ghetto - the estates round the city centre where everyone is skint and it's important to stick together. No-one has a go once you're part of a gang. Except, sometimes, the older gangs who can be really dangerous- A new, contemporary novel for today's teenagers from the author of the critically acclaimed (un)arranged marriage.
  • Published: 30 November 2011
  • ISBN: 9781446498941
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 240
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About the author

Bali Rai

Bali Rai's first novel for young adults, (un)arranged marriage, created a huge amount of interest and won many awards, including the Angus Book Award and the Leicester Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Branford Boase first novel award. Rani and Sukh and The Whisper were both shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Bali is also the author of the hugely popular Soccer Squad series for younger readers.
Bali was born in Leicester where he still lives, writing full-time and visiting schools to talk about his books. You can visit him at www.balirai.co.uk

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Praise for The Crew

A detective story with an edge . . . An excellent read

Reading Matters

A jewel of a book . . . The publisher's warning "Not for younger readers", should ensure the large sales it deserves

Nicholas Tucker, Independent

Engagingly direct in tone, gritty and realistic in theme, this uncompromising, streetwise story is sure to appeal to teenagers

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