![]() ![]() They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Hodder Children’s Books, part of the Hachette Children’s Group, has acquired a new YA standalone by Orangeboy author, Patrice Lawrence, to publish in. For this episode, our Young Writers Programme Manager Fay sat down with author of young adult novels, Patrice Lawrence. ![]() So far, it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. ![]() I was the kid people looked straight through. ![]() Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown) What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. 5 out of 5 stars 5.0 out of 5. What listeners say about Orangeboy Average Customer Ratings. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction. ©2016 Patrice Lawrence (P)2017 Hodder Childrens Books. WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS, SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD AND THE YA BOOK PRIZE A truly brilliant book. ![]()
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