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When Joe meets Candy, it seems like a regular boy-meets-girl scenario. They chat over coffee, she gives him her number, and he writes her a song. But then Joe is drawn into Candy's world --- a world of drugs, violence, and desperation. As the dark truth about Candy's life emerges, Joe finds... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Joe: Joe, who grew up in a fairly ordinary way, is the protagonist. He plays bass in a band called The Katies.When he travels to London to see a doctor, he meets Candy for the first time.Joe is a quite insecure and sometimes slightly naive, but strong character.
- Candy: Candy is a girl Joe meets on his trip to London. He is immediately fascinated by her.
- Gina: Joes older sister, a nurse in training.
- Mike: Ginas boyfriend. Former DJ, now runs a DJing business.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kevin Brooks (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: The Chicken House
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Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1904442412
Page Count: 368
Publisher: The Chicken House
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1904442412
Page Count: 368
Awards edit
- Guardian Award (Finalist, 2005, Longlist)
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