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Divided City
Oct 3, 2024 9:29 AM

Author:Theresa Breslin

Divided City

A gripping and powerful story of two boys from rival backgrounds, for fans of The Hate U Give and The Upper World.

Glasgow is a divided city. Catholics and Protestants; Celtic and Rangers. Stumble down the wrong street at night, and you might not find your way home again.

Joe and Graham should never have become friends, but football brings them together. They don't want to get involved in the conflict and rivalry. They just want to talk, play, live and breathe the beautiful game.

But the Orange Walks are beginning - the annual marches that bring the city's tensions to the surface. And Joe and Graham have to decide where their loyalties lie.

A powerful, gripping story about friendship, prejudice and tolerance from multi-award-winning author Theresa Breslin.

'An outstanding writer . . . Superb' Independent

Reviews

A cracking good read

—— Guardian

Both characters will ring true with imperfect princesses everywhere

—— Cork Evening Echo

Thrilling and imaginative and reminiscent of Tolkien. A great read

—— Carousel

One can't help thinking that if there were more writers like Keith Gray, more teenagers would read

—— Glasgow Herald

This book tackles adolescence head on; it deals with themes of friendship and loss, bullying and revenge

—— writeaway.co.uk

Accompanied by fun illustrations throughout, this series is a real find as a strong male narrator is a rare thing indeed

—— writeaway.org.uk

Hilarious and just amazing

—— Aquila

[Shows] the importance of having a strong central character who holds the readers' interest

—— Narinder Dhami , Writers News

This is a substantial novel suitable for readers of 13+

—— Inis

Bright and very descriptive . . .this book will stay with you forever

—— TBK mag

It has a slightly slow start but soon you will be glued to the covers

—— Independent on Sunday

Short review

—— The Good Book Guide
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