Looking for JJ

Name: Looking for JJ
Rating: 4.900000095367432 (10 reviews)

Anne Cassidy

Feb 2012 · Scholastic UK

10 reviews

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"brave and intelligent" BookTrust

BOOKTRUST TEENAGE PRIZE 2005 WINNER

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL & WHITBREAD BOOK AWARD 2005

A book as blisteringly relevant as it was when published 20 years ago.

Three children walked away from the edge of town one day - but only two of them came back . . .

JJ was charged and convicted of murder. Six years later, she has now been released, and has a new identity.

But is there any way that she can lead a "normal" life?

A gripping and emotionally searing novel from a talented author, Looking for JJ explores the circumstances and motives behind the murder of a child - by her friend.

for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why, We Were Liars & Inventing Anna
a book to be read time and again
a unique perspective which explores issues of morality and whether offenders of heinous crimes be forgiven

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"Compelling, thought-provoking" Kirkus

"Asking more questions than it answers, this is a brilliant and disturbing piece of writing, that looks beyond the headlines and forces the reader to confront and question some of their own attitudes to contemporary issues." BookTrust

"brave and intelligent" BookTrust BOOKTRUST TEENAGE PRIZE 2005 WINNER SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL & WHITBREAD BOOK AWARD 2005 A book as blisteringly relevant as it was when published 20 years ago. Three children walked away from the edge of town one day - but only two of them came back ....

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10 reviews

Rhianna Martin

March 21, 2015

This book was griping and I loved the flashbacks from her childhood, the way it was written really let you get to know the character and feel her emotions. Brilliant book I would recommend to anyone

3 people found this review helpful

Jess Hamilton

July 25, 2016

Loved it! Love the way it.hops between present and past without giving too much away. You feel like you know where the stories going but then it changes. Fab book! Can't wait to read the sequel

1 person found this review helpful

Abbie

February 12, 2015

I read this book in school and it is amazing

3 people found this review helpful

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