Grow

Praise for the book

‘As Melvin Burgess’s Junk was to the dangers of drugs, this cautionary young adult novel is to the threat of radicalisation.’ Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week

‘This unsettling yet compelling debut deserves a place on many bookshelves.’ Claire Hennessy, The Irish Times

‘This book isn’t happy-go-lucky sweet. It’s dark and gripping until the final pages and it is so worth it.’ Anet Rumberg, Paper Lanterns Literary Magazine

‘This book broke my heart and challenged me in so many ways!’ Ashling Brown, AshsWorldOfBooks

‘This was a really compelling but difficult read; there were so many points at which I was desperate for Josh to realise what’s going on/do something about it but it’s all too clear he won’t/can’t because of how angry or scared or stuck or ashamed he feels… never has the phrase emotional roller-coaster felt so apt.’ Bellis Does Books

‘When an author is able to make you stop reading because it is uncomfortable, you know they have done something right… It is exactly what it says in the title. It allows its readers to grow.’ Robyn Spacey, The Book Club Blog

‘With subtle nuance this startling novel will challenge both educators and teenagers – Grow is a gift for KS4 teachers and pastoral coordinators looking for ways to embed PREVENT strategies that will resonate with pupils.’ School Reading List

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