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This is a tense and sometimes frightening story. It deals head-on with the knife culture that is now endemic in so many places. The teen world is never glamorised, but is shown for what it is - a potentially dangerous place, and nearer to home than we might like. --Irish Examiner
An ice-cold thriller about identity, pain and veracity... David writes in steely, short sentences as Joe grapples with his new school, his mother s inertia and his own deadly secret...This is a brooding novel that incorporates some shocking ideas and portrays the whole bewildering mess of Tyler s upturned life --Daily Telegraph
A real page turner with strong characters and a lively, engaging plot. --Books for Keeps
An ice-cold thriller about identity, pain and veracity... David writes in steely, short sentences as Joe grapples with his new school, his mother s inertia and his own deadly secret...This is a brooding novel that incorporates some shocking ideas and portrays the whole bewildering mess of Tyler s upturned life --Daily Telegraph
A real page turner with strong characters and a lively, engaging plot. --Books for Keeps
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When Ty witnesses a stabbing, his own life is in danger from the criminals he's named, and he and his mum have to go into police protection. Ty has a new name, a new look and a cool new image - life as Joe is good, especially when he gets talent spotted as a potential athletics star, special training from an attractive local celebrity and a lot of female attention. But his mum can't cope with her new life, and the gangsters will stop at nothing to flush them from hiding. Joe's cracking under extreme pressure, and then he meets a girl with dark secrets of her own. This wonderfully gripping and intelligent novel depicts Ty/Joe's confused sense of identity in a moving and funny story that teenage boys and girls will identify with - a remarkable debut from a great new writing talent.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I Was Joe is one of the most "unputdownable" novels I have ever read. It is a vivid and gripping story written by an author unafraid to tackle the grittiest of subjects. 14 year old Ty/Joe, the principle character of the book, is in the witness protection programme having witnessed and given evidence on an incident of knife crime. His world has spun out of control and as he tries to hold on to some vague semblance of "normal" and his own identity, events and his decisions seem intent on leading him down a dangerous path of destruction.
In Joe, author Keren David had created a powerful and poignant character with a voice which is both strong and full of integrity and credibility. She writes with clarity and tremendous honesty and has a produced a gritty, well-crafted and fearless story which tackles powerful themes.
When I Was Joe is a truly remarkable debut novel and it will spin you along by the seat of your pants, leaving you breathless by the time you reach the end. I can't wait for the sequel, Almost True, to hit the shelves.
In Joe, author Keren David had created a powerful and poignant character with a voice which is both strong and full of integrity and credibility. She writes with clarity and tremendous honesty and has a produced a gritty, well-crafted and fearless story which tackles powerful themes.
When I Was Joe is a truly remarkable debut novel and it will spin you along by the seat of your pants, leaving you breathless by the time you reach the end. I can't wait for the sequel, Almost True, to hit the shelves.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My mum picked out this book for me when we were shopping for holiday reads and at first I wasn't too sure. I read the book and it sounded like the sort of books I read. When I got home I decided to read a few pages before the holiday just to see what it was like, I couldn't put it down. I had read about 100 pages instead of the few I thought I would read!
Basically this book is about a boy named Joe who witnesses a crime. He has to go into a witness protection program because there are people who want to 'hurt him' for telling the police. He then moves away and changes his appearance, name, personality... everything. His is now called Ty. He turns into a sporty dude and gains attention from the most popular girl at his new school. However he has problems with other boys in school and gets a bit... bullied. Ty then has move troubles in his life which make the book amazing. Things that you wouldn't expect to happen, happen. So many things in this book make it what it is.
I would highly recommend this book to anybody!!
Basically this book is about a boy named Joe who witnesses a crime. He has to go into a witness protection program because there are people who want to 'hurt him' for telling the police. He then moves away and changes his appearance, name, personality... everything. His is now called Ty. He turns into a sporty dude and gains attention from the most popular girl at his new school. However he has problems with other boys in school and gets a bit... bullied. Ty then has move troubles in his life which make the book amazing. Things that you wouldn't expect to happen, happen. So many things in this book make it what it is.
I would highly recommend this book to anybody!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After finishing the CHERUB stories by Robert Muchamore i was at a loss for what to read. I found this book in the "Recommended for you section".
I could not put it down! the main thread of the story runs all the way to the end dropping hints but never giving to much away. The story makes you question whether Ty/Joe has any responsibility with the major event. I was wrapped in the plot that is intense and original.
To counter any negative reviews: the writer usually bases the age of their prime character on their intended audience so that they can relate to the character and thus the story. The main character is 14 nearly 15 an so this book is intended for young adults and i would even recommend it for adults as well.
I've just started the sequel "Almost True" and its as good if not better!! I think Keren David is going to be an author to look out for in the future.
I could not put it down! the main thread of the story runs all the way to the end dropping hints but never giving to much away. The story makes you question whether Ty/Joe has any responsibility with the major event. I was wrapped in the plot that is intense and original.
To counter any negative reviews: the writer usually bases the age of their prime character on their intended audience so that they can relate to the character and thus the story. The main character is 14 nearly 15 an so this book is intended for young adults and i would even recommend it for adults as well.
I've just started the sequel "Almost True" and its as good if not better!! I think Keren David is going to be an author to look out for in the future.
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Gripping! Impossible to put down!
I have always had a terrible habit with books. I will read one chapter of a book and if i don't like it, it is put out of sight on my tallest shelf never to be seen again. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Adam Stewart
My Boyfriend Loved It!
My boyfriend decided to purchase this book a couple of weeks ago and read the book within a couple of days! I was really impressed with how much he loved this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by lilbbybrunette
I loved this book.
Once I started this, I couldn't put it down. It has a great protagonist, Ty, who is forced to start a new life as Joe. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jeannie Waudby
When I read Joe
When I was Joe is a fantastic book. When I first looked at the cover, I thought it didn't look at all like the sort of book I read, but once I had turned te 1st page, I did not put... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Elliotguru
A gripping, engaging thriller for teens and up
Ty's voice, expertly created, draws you into this book and doesn't let you go. The central voice of Ty is definitely a key strength of this book. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. B. S. Kemp
Fantastic book - buy it!
This book is gripping from start to finish. The plot is exciting, the characters are real and you will find yourself desperate to know what happens. Read more
Published 12 months ago by E. Patrick
Powerful & Compelling storyline
Written in first person narrative from Ty/Joe's perspective. At fourteen, he has grown up in a low income, rough, multi-cultural part of London. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Book Angel Emma
When I was Joe - Keren David
When I Was Joe is one of the books that everybody (or, almost everybody I guess) seems to love. It's very hard to find a bad review of the book which, in my opinion, must be a good... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Carly Bennett
packs a punch!!!
this book was a christmas present and when i ventured into the book on boxing day i immediately knew that i wasnt going to put it down until i had finished it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sophie I
A truly gripping read - totally relevant to teenagers in today's...
I can't remember how I found this book - probably recommended by 'Amazon' as being similar to other stuff I have ordered! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mary Clare North
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