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Smash by Robert Swindells
Published by Puffin
Swindells
explores the theme of racism in similar way to homelessness in Stone
Cold. A very powerful book, with focus of a multi-ethnic
Millennium
development in town of Shadderton, following relationships of
Steve and Ashraf, and their sisters , Colleen and Abida.
Racist feelings in the community are polarised in the opposing extremist
factions, Blackout and Khalifa. Steve and Ashraf get swept along,
involved in the violence, but eventually are reconciled when the
Millennium arrives. An excellent read. |