Review in Independent on Sunday, November 28th 2004
Inson’s insight is greatly convincing.
Written in a style as far from patronising as possible, a worthwhile read.
Written in a style as far from patronising as possible, a worthwhile read.
Books for Keeps, November 2004
A credible account of how things are in a stratum of Britain it's more comfortable to ignore. Ambitious and compassionate.
The Sunday Express. January 16th 2005.
Fluent,
engaging writing for adults and teenagers alike.
engaging writing for adults and teenagers alike.
Sue Waddell, bookseller, on BBC Radio Lancashire. March 17th 2005
Very, very moving. I wanted my teenage sons to read it.
Woman September 19th 2005
A cool book.This should get your teens reading.
Pauley Kimberly yabookscentral.com
A realistic and gritty look at the life of a down-and-out teenager. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Synopsis
This title is details six months in the life of a 15 year-old truant and thief as he finds adult friends.
From the Author
Young people like "dunno" because I remember what it is like when adults get in the way and make life difficult. We adults are slower, more cautious, often impatient with younger people who have yet to learn the things we have learnt. Adults are often uncomfortable or alarmed when young people want to do things differently.
My wife and I once fostered a fifteen year-old who taught us a lot about teenagers; she had been expelled from two schools. Adults appreciate "dunno" because it makes them realize why it seems almost impossible to help teenagers who are in trouble but then shows a way to begin.
Jon is an amalgam of boys I have known, boys whose fathers have walked out. Lots of adults want to help Jon, but most of them cannot or will not set about things in the right way. Fortunately, Steve, Jimmy and Paul manage to show him some respect and things start to change.
Peter Inson. Author.
My wife and I once fostered a fifteen year-old who taught us a lot about teenagers; she had been expelled from two schools. Adults appreciate "dunno" because it makes them realize why it seems almost impossible to help teenagers who are in trouble but then shows a way to begin.
Jon is an amalgam of boys I have known, boys whose fathers have walked out. Lots of adults want to help Jon, but most of them cannot or will not set about things in the right way. Fortunately, Steve, Jimmy and Paul manage to show him some respect and things start to change.
Peter Inson. Author.
