One of the highlights of the year . . . Reminiscent of On the Road and Catcher in the Rye, this is a seminal book about modern youth . . . Pertinent and profound work, instantly worthy of the label "modern classic"

Gray, with excellent timing, keeps the plot light and humourous, despite dealing with suicide, loss of friendship and bullying

A gripping tale of loss, guilt, revenge and redemption and contains touches of gallows humour that will be of particular appeal to the teen audience. Gray has managed to mainatin the high standard of his previous work and while this text does not alienate teenage girls. It will be of particular appeal to teenage boys

An exceptionally involving and affecting novel

Funny, page-turning and profound

Could it happen? It has happened. That's why teenagers should read this book.

Rising star: Anna Perera. Her novel highlights the teenagers sent to the camp as it tugs readers into its vivid nightmare journey.

Written in a first-person voice of disarming honesty, the book rings true through all of its many layers

A good read for 11-year-olds who want to know their counterparts a century ago were truly human

A most enjoyable book, full of life, warmth and humour