By Patrice Lawrence (author)
"Soaring soundtrack to resilience and love"
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Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018 | One of Our Books of the Year 2017 |
Real-life grit, gripping mystery, magnificent love story - this second novel from the highly-acclaimed author of Orange Boy is a mighty fine feast of contemporary YA.
Sixth-former Indigo hasn’t had the easiest start in life, to say the least. She was only four when her dad murdered her mother, and she now lives with foster mum Keeley. But, while Indigo has a harrowing family history, nothing can suppress her wit and style. She has zebra-striped hair, loves Blondie, and Bailey is besotted with her.
With his striking gingery-brown afro and musical talents, he’s no wallflower either, though their backgrounds couldn't be more different (Bailey has a teacher mum and social worker dad and lives in a “posh house” in Hackney). As they strike up a friendship - and more - Indigo is handed another rough deal when her sister announces that she’s going to cut all ties with Indigo, and then there’s the homeless man from her past, who asks Bailey to help him “make things right” for her. Before he knows it, Bailey’s up to his neck in the most difficult of decisions.
From the first-rate dialogue that allows the characters’ hearts and souls to shine with authenticity, to the deftly-woven mystery, this is a life-affirming wonder. Londoners will love the in-the-know references to the likes of bus routes, and the music references are top-notch.
The breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers and shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and the YA Book Prize.
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The breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy , winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers and shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and the YA Book Prize.
Seventeen-year-old Indigo has had a tough start in life, having grown up in the care system after her dad killed her mum. Bailey, also seventeen, lives with his parents in Hackney and spends all his time playing guitar or tending to his luscious ginger afro. When Indigo and Bailey meet at sixth form, serious sparks fly.
But when Bailey becomes the target of a homeless man who seems to know more about Indigo than is normal, Bailey is forced to make a choice he should never have to make. A life-affirming story about falling in love and everyone's need to belong.
Praise for Orangeboy:
A truly brilliant book. Malorie Blackman
Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction. Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown)
A gritty coming-of-age drama urban thriller with a powerful message and an irresistable central character. The Voice
A contemporary urban thriller with a powerful family drama at its heart. The Bookseller
I liked the lack of judgement the author made and the fact this is ultimately an action packed story with a strong male protagonist. Bibliomaniac
Orange Boy is a page turner. It gripped my heart from page one and didn't let go. Marlon goes on a date with the hottest girl in school and his world begins to tip. And it doesn't stop until everything in his life is upside down. Faced with almost impossible choices, Marlon has to grow up fast and work out exactly who he is at the same time as working out how to survive. This is a book that explores the meaning of family, friendship and loyalty. And it does so with intelligence and sensitivity. It's fast, clever, often funny and always truthful. Patrice Lawrence is a writer to watch. Jenny Downham, author of ' Before I Die '
What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it. Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier
A World Book Day Author 2019
Patrice Lawrence was born in Brighton and brought up in an Italian-Trinidadian household in Mid Sussex. Patrice lives in east London and shares a cat called Stormageddon. She has been writing for as long as she has been reading. She loves crime fiction, sci-fi and trying to grow things. Her ideal mixtape includes drum 'n' bass, Bruce Springsteen and Studio Ghibli soundtracks. Music can't help creeping into her books. Her debut novel, Orangeboy , won the Waterstone's Book Prize for Older Readers and the YA Book Prize, and her second novel, Indigo Donut , won the Crime Fest Best Crime Fiction for Young Adults and was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize.
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The breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers and shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and the YA Book Prize. Seventeen-year-old Indigo has had a tough start in life, having grown up in the care system after her dad killed her mum. Bailey, also seventeen, lives with his parents in Hackney and spends all his time playing guitar or tending to his luscious ginger afro.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Indigo Donut and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Indigo Donut features in the following genres: Featured Books for Young Adults, Recommendations, PSHE: Family Issues, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Sexuality, Gender and Relationships, Recommended Children's eBooks, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Indigo Donut was written by Patrice Lawrence and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Indigo Donut has 440 pages
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