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Bang Bang You're Dead (Paperback)

by Narinder Dhami (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 300 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Childrens (7 May 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 055256043X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552560436
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 36,028 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When a mysterious gunman takes a class hostage, the rest of Mia's school is evacuated. But Mia is determined to stay behind. She knows it's a life or death situation but there's something she fears more than dying. Mia thinks she might know who the gunman is, and, if she's right, then she may be the only one who can save her schoolmates...


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It seems like just another day at school - then Mia's world turns upside down.
School is being evacuated. Rumour has it there's a gunman in the building. And Mia has a horrible feeling she knows who it is...
Her brother has been acting strangely. He's been threatening to do something drastic, something frightening, something that cannot be ignored...but just how far will he go?
Mia is determined to find out, but playing cat and mouse with a potential killer is a very dangerous game...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dhami strikes gold once again., 20 Sep 2009
By Mr. Ian D. Smith - See all my reviews
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'Bang Bang you're Dead'; shot through the heart by this gripping tale of a troubled mind.

Dhami encapsulates with aplomb the struggles of youth, whilst never straying from a tight plot and infallible storyline, an altogether thrilling read of the highest order.

'Bang Bang you're Dead' is not a difficult read and could be recommended to any keen reader over the age of twelve years, providing that they have a reasonable grasp of English. This tale continues to surprise right up to the very last twist and turn, a real sprint of a read, but be warned- once you start you will be loathe to stop, so go ahead, buy yourself a copy of the most warm, commanding and unique reads of the year. Five stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it in one go!, 11 Sep 2009
By Dancing Diva (Birmingham) - See all my reviews
This is one of those books that grips your attention and never lets go until the final sentence. You just can't put it down because you simply have to know what happens next. The story shifts between the past and the present - we follow the central character, Mia, on her journey through the deserted school to locate the mysterious gunman in the present, and we see the past through Mia's memories as she tries to puzzle out if it's at all possible that her twin brother Jamie is actually the culprit. This would make a brilliant film as the story is so visual, and you can really empathise with Mia and her fear and horror. The book deals with some challenging subject matter so would probably be best for 14+ (or mature 13 year olds).
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4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, 11 Sep 2009
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
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Mia and her twin brother have had a hard life growing up. Their sick mom only got better when their grandfather showed up and made her, but when he passes away, it gets bad again. Mia is meek and silent, trying to appease everyone without really doing anything. Jamie, on the other hand, is growing more and more angry and wants his mom to sit up and take notice. He's mad that Mia doesn't understand and wants to show her that she can't always rely on him...after all, what if one day he isn't there anymore?

That's why when news hits that a gunman is in the school, Mia doesn't leave like the rest of her class. She starts to wondering: is that what Jamie was planning? Is this his way to show their mom that she needs to get better?

I love to read books that deal with school shootings because they are all different in how they approach the topic. This is the main reason why I wanted to read BANG, BANG, YOU'RE DEAD! The book is told in a back-and-forth pattern for most of the novel, with the present chapters showing Mia going through the school looking for the shooter who may or may not be her brother, Jamie. As for the other chapters, they are Mia's recollections of times that Jamie showed his anger and destructive behavior...which, all added up, give a lot of support to the idea that it really might be Jamie with the gun.

I really enjoyed the chapters that showed the past, because it allowed us a look into the things we weren't privy to when first starting the book. It gives us all an idea of who Mia and Jamie are and why they would want to cause a scene. It all basically leads to their mother, who is mentally ill but won't get the help she needs. Instead, she sways between depressing can't-get-out-of-bed days and manic let's-shop-for-things-we-can't-afford days.

This is a really fast book and I definitely enjoyed reading it. I should warn that some of the present chapters get a bit tedious, as you really just want Mia to figure out who the shooter is and what's happening or will happen after this.
Once the moment arrives, though, it's all worth it.

Believe me, this is one book that is sure to be a hit with a lot of people because it's not easy to figure out. You think you know what's going on, but in the end, do you really understand?

Reviewed by: Lauren Ashley
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4.0 out of 5 stars Different but really good
I read Ms Dhami's fantastic books when I was young and its great shes written something for teenagers as I got older. Read more
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I have read all work by Narinder Dhami so far and have loved her insight into culture and teenage girls. My daughter enjoys her books for younger readers. Read more
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