Kevin Brooks
Born Scared
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405276191
- author:
- Kevin Brooks
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Electric Monkey
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Young Adult, Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure, Kevin Brooks,Born Scared,Electric Monkey,1405276193,Young Adult Fiction,Adventure stories (Children's/YA),Children's / Teenage fiction: Thrillers,Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Bo
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Elliot's life has been governed by acute fear since he was born. His medication keeps his terrors in check, but when it runs out, he's left to face them alone.
On Christmas Eve, Elliot's mum goes out to collect his prescription, but she doesn't return. With her 10-minute trip stretching into an uncertain future, Elliot must find a way to cope with his fears and locate his missing mother.
This thought-provoking novel offers a frank and intelligent portrait of mental illness, joining the ranks of other powerful teen fiction stories that explore complex themes and emotions.
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