Just In Case (2006) (edit title/settings)

Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit

Write a ridiculously simplified synopsis.

Characters/People edit see section history

• Justin Case/David Case: ... the main character -- he is terrified of fate, and so changes his identity to try and escape it.
• Agnes Bee: ... a young photographer/ fashion designer who Justin falls in love with.
• Peter Prince: ... a friend of Justin's who runs track. he is all that Justin wants to be.
• Dorothea Prince: ... Peter's younger sister. She is very blunt and observant.
• Charlie Case: ... Justin's baby brother. He is more perceptive than others may think.
• Alice: ... the Prince's family rabbit. HE is huge.
• Anna: ... the youngest of the Prince family. She grows very attached to Justin.
• Boy: ... Justin/ David's imaginary greyhound

Quotes edit see section history

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• “Later that day Justin thought back on their conversation and wondered whether the things that killed you were not only the crashes and explosions from without, but the bombs buried deep inside, the bombs ticking quietly in your bowel or you liver or your heart, year after year, that you yourself had swallowed or absorbed, and allowed to grow.”

Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Luton
• London

First Sentence edit see section history

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• Fate: Describe this theme.
• Coming of age
• Teen sexuality
• Death

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Meg Rosoff (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Awards edit see section history

• Carnegie Medal (2007)
• Booktrust Teenage Prize (Finalist, 2007)

Notes for Parents edit see section history

This book is NOT for little kids -- it contains violence, death and underage sex. I'd give this a rating of PG-13, and that's being pretty permissive.

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Teens › Social Issues › Being a Teen