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Melvin Burgess
When Nick's mother dies unexpectedly, the 14 year old is sent straight into a boy's home. There he learns that violence and intimidation keep order. The deputy head Mr Creal grooms Nick with sweets and solace until he can take no more and escapes into a life of crime with a modern Fagin and cheeful boy named Rasta.
| Edition | 1st American ed. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Henry Holt |
| Pages | 403 |
| Search language | english |
| ISBN_13 | 978-0-805-09203-5 primary |
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