A brilliant contemporary novel for teenagers with a strong message about life. An underlying and understated theme through the story is that of alcoholism which is a big problem for young people today.
Theresa Bird thinks her life sucks- she misses her dad, hates her step-dad and her little sister drives her crazy. But with a can in her hands things don't seem quite so bad - or boring. For fifteen-year old theresa the odd drink is about the only thing that makes her world seem bearable. Trouble is, her mum's blown a gasket and now Theresa's in a whole heap of big, BIG trouble. . . .
A brilliant contemporary novel for teenagers with a strong message about life. An underlying and understated theme through the story is that of alcoholism which is a big problem for young people today.
Theresa Bird thinks her life sucks- she misses her dad, hates her step-dad and her little sister drives her crazy. But with a can in her hands things don't seem quite so bad - or boring. For fifteen-year old theresa the odd drink is about the only thing that makes her world seem bearable. Trouble is, her mum's blown a gasket and now Theresa's in a whole heap of big, BIG trouble. . . .
A brilliant contemporary novel for teenagers with a strong message about life. An underlying and understated theme through the story is that of alcoholism which is a big problem for young people today.
Christine Purkis has written many books including Paddlefeet, Sea Change and The Shuttered Room. She is a member of the society of literature. She lives in Bristol.
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