This cleverly constructed narrative consists of three points of view: of Gary, constantly victimised by the school bully in a nasty, name-calling and vindictive way; the bully's friend, David and a new girl to the school, Zoe. All viewpoints are revealing. Gary reveals the painful and often unsuccessful attempts by a young man to control his anger under great provocation - and his inability to communicate. David is someone who is uncomfortable with the bullying but doesn't dare to do anything about it - until the end. Zoe is a young woman who can see Gary through different eyes and is independent, freethinking and brave. Also featured in this title are rampaging tractors, shotguns and cheese puffs.
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Highly successful and subtle book about bullying. Claustrophic and unbearably tense, it's extremely compelling and gives a good deal of pause for thought. Recommended.
--thebookbag.co.uk
`Witty and hard-hitting dialogue and a compellingly written storyline'
--Irish Post
`A thought-provoking read' --Bliss!
'An impressive start to his writing career...A powerful, realistic and poignant novel that will resonate with the older teenager. Highly recommended' --Ink Pellet
`Jim Carrington has succeeded in building a very real and malicious psychological bully . . . An interesting plot-driven story and certainly a book to raise issues'
--Bookfest
--thebookbag.co.uk
`Witty and hard-hitting dialogue and a compellingly written storyline'
--Irish Post
`A thought-provoking read' --Bliss!
'An impressive start to his writing career...A powerful, realistic and poignant novel that will resonate with the older teenager. Highly recommended' --Ink Pellet
`Jim Carrington has succeeded in building a very real and malicious psychological bully . . . An interesting plot-driven story and certainly a book to raise issues'
--Bookfest
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This is Jim Carrington's first novel. He is a teacher and lives with his family in Raynes Park, south-west London.
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JIM CARRINGTON'S DRIVE BY HAS WON THE 2013 HULL CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD
28 Mar 2010
By Tom Thumb
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This is an astonishing debut novel by a writer who clearly knows his stuff. Inside My Head is a compelling and thought-provoking examination of teenage bullying, and the mental and physical isolation it causes. By using the three viewpoints of Gary, Zoe and David we get an all round picture, a meticulous, forensic insight into the trauma bullying causes. The Norfolk landscape is used cleverly to underline the narrative, and creates an unusual setting to prove that bullying is as rife in rural schools and communities as in urban ones.
The author has given us an unputdownable novel which draws readers totally and inexorably into the tension of its action. I can't wait for his next book!
The author has given us an unputdownable novel which draws readers totally and inexorably into the tension of its action. I can't wait for his next book!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fantastic book which really explores the feelings of the three central characters, sweeping the reader along on their journey with them. The characters and the story are completely true to life, and I think teenagers everywhere will be able to identify with the difficulties faced by all of them. I really couldn't put this book down, and would definitely recommend it.
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I bought this book for a teenage boy, who loved it but it was equally enjoyed by me( thirtysomething mum ) A real page turner concentrating on real teenage issues and written in such a way that it would appeal to all. Well done to the author for writing a book that is true to life and that really is difficult to put down.
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unputdownable
Thought provoking story, that touched me emotionally and mentally. Such an emotive subject and sensetive. Dealt with in a raw, realistic manner.
Published 10 months ago by Mr. M. C. J. Harris
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A well-deserved 5 star rating!
Being a fan of Jim carrington's books i was very eager to buy this book and give it a good read. I'm very glad i did and it was worth every penny! Read more
Published 13 months ago by amyleann
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Inside my Head
This is Jim Carrington's debut novel and it's fair to say it's pretty hard hitting. The central theme of the novel is bullying and Carrington has taken this difficult subject and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Loveliterature
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Inside My Head
An excellent and fast paced read. I thought the book captures teenage feelings and thoughts really well. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2011 by Di Canniford
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Professional persective
As a professional working with children who experience issues with regards bullying I was keen to see a book with the focus on the bullied. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2010 by Deborah Levy
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To balance out the rating...
You've read the reviews from people who loved it. Now read this one, it's got a bit of balance to it : )
Here we go. This is a book about bullying. Read more
Here we go. This is a book about bullying. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2010 by K.L.
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Honest and Refreshing
I found this book very honest and refreshing. A lot of books on similar subjects spend a lot of time describing the bully and sometimes the victim, but I can't thin of any where... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2010 by Kate
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A great story, which gives the bullying aspect a fresh view
"This cleverly constructed narrative consists of three points of view: of Gary, constantly victimised by the school bully, Knaggs, in a nasty, name-calling and vindictive way; the... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2010 by Ms. J. Oberlander
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Essential Reading
Author's are getting braver all the time so its something to be supported when they create a novel that deals with issues experienced by a number of their readers. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2010 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
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Fantastic
I loved this book and honestly, that surprised me, it isn't the kind of book I'd choose to read normally.
Heres the thing: I'm really weird about books set in Britain. Read more
Heres the thing: I'm really weird about books set in Britain. Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by A. Kerr
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