Looking for JJ (20th Anniversary Edition)

by Anne Cassidy

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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



 


More praise for Looking for JJ


"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
  • ISBN13 9780702330681
  • Publish Date 1 February 2024
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Scholastic
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 304
  • Language English