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"Trash is a compelling read. The action is riveting and the secret codes throughout will appeal mystery fans" - SchoolLibrary Journal, starred review
"This gripping book engages readers both as an adventure and as a social justice story. Readers will be satisfied by the cinematic conclusion and the noble decision the heroes make." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The three boys, and others, act as alternating narrators of the story, giving vivid descriptions of their lives. In spite of this, the boys' hope and determination for justice and the dilemmas they face with so much courage will impress readers. "Recommended."" - Library Media Connection
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Three street boys take on the world in this fast-paced, exciting, intensely moving story.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Andy Mulligan has vividly brought to life the world of kids who live on rubbish dumps all over the world. Seeing them in a documentary does not really convey the experiences of these children, their feelings, their hopes and dreams and the harsh reality of surviving in such a hostile environment. Fiction can be so much better at coveying the truth than documentary.
Raphael finds a bag on the dump and inside is a key which opens up a can of worms he and his friends could never have dreampt of in their worst nightmares. Assisted by his friends Gardo and Rat (aka Jun Jun), he slowly unravels the mystery he has stumbled upon and falls foul of the authorities in the process. Children in his world are expendable and disappear easily, despite the efforts of charity workers such as Father Juilliard and voluntary worker Olivia at the Mission School. However, these wily and resourceful children, albeit uneducated, show themselves capable of outwitting the adults and solving the riddle. They face danger with courage and loyalty and eventually the story resolves itself into a very satisfying conclusion. The characters are wonderfully drawn and the story well told, although the rapid changes in point of view can be slightly distracting, and I would recommend this book to anyone.
Raphael finds a bag on the dump and inside is a key which opens up a can of worms he and his friends could never have dreampt of in their worst nightmares. Assisted by his friends Gardo and Rat (aka Jun Jun), he slowly unravels the mystery he has stumbled upon and falls foul of the authorities in the process. Children in his world are expendable and disappear easily, despite the efforts of charity workers such as Father Juilliard and voluntary worker Olivia at the Mission School. However, these wily and resourceful children, albeit uneducated, show themselves capable of outwitting the adults and solving the riddle. They face danger with courage and loyalty and eventually the story resolves itself into a very satisfying conclusion. The characters are wonderfully drawn and the story well told, although the rapid changes in point of view can be slightly distracting, and I would recommend this book to anyone.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
With the futuristic worlds of dystopian fiction so popular right now, Trash gives us something of a reality check. Set in a world that's poles apart from the consumerist societies the majority of Western readers are used to, it's a book that reminds us that not everyone has it so easy. On this planet, right now, only a plane journey or two from where we live, human beings live on dumpsites. In Trash, we explore this unfathomable existence through the eyes of characters who themselves are so accustomed to it that to them, it's mundane. It's their everyday reality, and that's what's so mindblowing.
Against this remarkable backdrop, the story of Trash unfolds. It's a story of many voices, the narrative shared between the dumpsite boys and those who have a part to play in their tale. Brave and honourable Raphael; his shrewd cousin, Gardo; Jun-Jun, who has nobody in the world to take care of him and lives alone amongst the rats. Generously, the job of narrator is passed to whoever has the most useful viewpoint to offer for the story's telling - each voice distinctive and likeable in its own way. They're characters who have nothing, but they risk their lives and their freedom for their faith in the actions of a man they've never met.
Full of mystery and intrigue, Trash is a page-turning tale of corruption and cunning and valour. Two boys find a single bag of apparently discarded belongings, and suddenly they can't ignore the adventure that's calling them. With the odds - and the ruthless authorities - against them, our unassuming heroes use their wits and their determination to evade capture, enlist the help of allies and crack the complex code at the heart of the mystery they've stumbled upon. For a relatively slim volume, this is a book with major impact. It's a book that forges an emotional bond with the reader; a book that, if you're anything like me, will draw you in and make you care - really care - about the outccome.
Trash expands our worldview and pushes the limits of our experience. It's gripping and humbling and filled with lifelike characters you'll take to your heart. It's an amazing journey. I loved it, and I'd urge anyone to pick up a copy. This one's unforgettable.
Against this remarkable backdrop, the story of Trash unfolds. It's a story of many voices, the narrative shared between the dumpsite boys and those who have a part to play in their tale. Brave and honourable Raphael; his shrewd cousin, Gardo; Jun-Jun, who has nobody in the world to take care of him and lives alone amongst the rats. Generously, the job of narrator is passed to whoever has the most useful viewpoint to offer for the story's telling - each voice distinctive and likeable in its own way. They're characters who have nothing, but they risk their lives and their freedom for their faith in the actions of a man they've never met.
Full of mystery and intrigue, Trash is a page-turning tale of corruption and cunning and valour. Two boys find a single bag of apparently discarded belongings, and suddenly they can't ignore the adventure that's calling them. With the odds - and the ruthless authorities - against them, our unassuming heroes use their wits and their determination to evade capture, enlist the help of allies and crack the complex code at the heart of the mystery they've stumbled upon. For a relatively slim volume, this is a book with major impact. It's a book that forges an emotional bond with the reader; a book that, if you're anything like me, will draw you in and make you care - really care - about the outccome.
Trash expands our worldview and pushes the limits of our experience. It's gripping and humbling and filled with lifelike characters you'll take to your heart. It's an amazing journey. I loved it, and I'd urge anyone to pick up a copy. This one's unforgettable.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I heard about this book prior to it being published from various sources hyping it as one of the next great children's books. While this happens a lot, and normally disappoints, I am happy to say that this is one of those rare occassions where the credit and excitement is genuinely deserved. Trash is tremondously exciting from beginning to end. It is extremely well constructed and the pace and suspense is kept up throughout the book. The use of different narrators is something I particularly enjoyed and it doesn't feel unnecessary or gimmicky. The story itself makes you feel a whole variety of different emotions as the story unfolds. There is something about this book that I really loved and I highly recommend it.
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hard to put down
when i picked up this book i knew it was special but i never knew it was so good when u read it u can never put it down and only great books c,an do that
Published 1 month ago by ?????????????
Fast paced and filled with tension
Alison: [...]
One day, whilst he is out sorting through the dumpsite just like he does on any other day, Raphael discovers a bag. Read more
One day, whilst he is out sorting through the dumpsite just like he does on any other day, Raphael discovers a bag. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Big Book Little Book
Trash- Outstanding!!!!
(Rebecca Humble age 10)-Scotland
Trash is one of the best books I have ever read! It was recommended by my English teacher. Read more
Trash is one of the best books I have ever read! It was recommended by my English teacher. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dr Richard Humble
Brilliant piece of Trash!
Just finished this, its a fantastic book. I originally bought it for my young daughter (it was a recommendation following the purchase of the Boy in The Striped PJ's). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Barney43
Excellent!
This was a really good page-turner, showing some of the dreadful conditions young children in the Philippines live in. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ben
A sharp and fast-moving depiction of life in a corrupt regime
I think this young adult novel is superb - even better than "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" (another book in this kind of genre which I greatly admire). Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Robinson
Trash: sweet and will definitely find an audience...
Trash is the story of 3 dumpsite boys, Raphael, Gardo and Rat, who live on the trash heaps of Behala and sort through it, hoping to find anything they can sell or recycle. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Els De Clercq
Really Eye Opening
Before I started this one I only new a little bit about it (namely the obvious), that it was about a boy who discovered something which would change his life forever while he was... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jesse Owen, Books 4 Teens
Trash
Trash is a very original story, following the lives of three `trash boys' who discover a bag in amongst the city's rubbish; this bag will lead to the corrupt police out to kill... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. H.
Trash
When Trash first landed on my doorstep at the beginning of the summer I hadn't heard a thing about it. I was instantly intrigued though. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Carly Bennett
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