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by Catherine Forde (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd (7 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405239646
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405239646
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 45,726 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"* On Skarrs the Guardian said: 'A novel that is both troubling and inspirational'; Publishing News said: 'A heady mix of broken-glass emotions, tough, edgy dialogue and page-turning storytelling.' * On Tug of War the Independent said: 'Another gripping story... from an author who never disappoints'; Books for Keeps said: 'A raw and perceptive story'; Sunday Telegraph said 'Delicious'. * On Firestarter the Bookseller said: 'A gripping and edgy thriller that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.' * On The Drowning Pond the Guardian said: 'Bitingly plausible... a gripping page- turner'; the Glasgow Herald said: 'Expertly crafted... characters full of bite.' * On Fat Boy Swim, The Times said: 'Powerful, empowering... crackles with teenage anger and pain'; The Sunday Telegraph said: (this book) 'should be force-fed to every secondary school child in the country'."

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From award-winning author, Catherine Forde, comes "Skarrs", an explosive and unputdownable story.Danny-Boy shaves his head for Grampa Dan's funeral and the barber tells him he looks like a prisoner of war. Danny-Boy doesn't care - he's on a downward spiral. Drinking, cutting school, obsessed with the sick, violent lyrics of Skarrs. Lyrics based on the real-life nightmare that broke Grampa Dan. When Danny finds out the truth about Grampa Dan he has one last chance to put things right.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Book of Truth, 15 Jun 2005
This review is from: Skarrs (Paperback)
I love the reality of this book. Its makes the story come alive. I think that for a story to be good is has to be believable because if it isn't you don't like it as much. However, I thought the idea of the hairdresser (Derek) being able to pass messages onto Danny from his Grampa a little unbelievable.
I could really imagine the people and places in this book. The place I found easiest to imagine was Vibes, a husky smelling shop that played rock every hour it was open. This is one shop that I wish was real.

I like the idea of Grampa Dan telling his story whilst Danny's story is still going on. At the beginning of his story, Grampa Dan is captured and is close to his death and at the beginning of Danny's story; Danny is living a tough life, involved with alcohol and drugs. As both their stories progress there lives seem to get better; Grampa Dan is travelling (still captured by the Japanese) but is not beaten and is with friends. Danny meets an old friend from school and is concentrating more on school. It seems that Grampa Dan's story is similar to Danny's; they both had a rough life but have moved on to and things are going great.
I liked all of the characters except perhaps Jakey-he was just a bully and a bad influence on Danny. Catherine Forde made sure that all the characters had something to say that was significant to the story.
I thought that having the band Skarrs in the story tied everything together. The lyrics were about the Japanese and racism. They told us what message the story was giving. Drugs get you into so much trouble and you don't have as many friends or opportunities in life if u get involved with them. Also, don't be racist because you have much more friends if you aren't.
Overall I like this book very much. I love how it shows that anyone that is living a tough life can change and sort it out. Catherine Forde has a great style of writing and I will definitely be reading more books by her.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Just a lil fact, 15 Nov 2006
By Iluvchoc (Northumberland) - See all my reviews
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I met Catherine Forde today and the story, including the barber thing is true, all her stories are based on truth
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