About the book
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2016 \"What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it.\" (Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier) Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. NOT ANY MORE. NOT SINCE MR ORANGE. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon's out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?
Editions of Orangeboy
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781444927207
Read an Excerpt
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2016 \"What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it.\" (Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier) Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. NOT ANY MORE. NOT SINCE MR ORANGE. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon's out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orangeboy about?
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2016 \"What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it.\" (Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier) Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. NOT ANY MORE. NOT SINCE MR ORANGE. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon's out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Orangeboy?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Orangeboy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781444927207
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Orangeboy?
Patrice Lawrence
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Orangeboy is available as paperback(ISBN 9781444927207)