About the book

The Carnegie Medal and Guardian Fiction Prize-winning classic YA novel reissued for a new generation. With an introduction by Malorie Blackman and all-new material exploring the book's controversial history.


It was a love story. Me, Gemma and junk. I thought it was going to last forever.


Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn't want to be tied down. She wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, finally, you have to come down. Melvin Burgess’ most ambitious and complex novel is a vivid depiction of a group of teenagers in the grip of addiction. Told from multiple viewpoints, Junk is a powerful, unflinching novel about the effects of drug abuse on teenagers. Once you take a hit, you will never be the same again.


'Everyone should read Junk' The Times


Publication Date
01 July 2021

Publisher
Andersen

Book Type
Paperback / softback

ISBN
9781783448456

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