90 Packets of Instant Noodles

By Deb Fitzpatrick

JUVENILE FICTION

288 Pages, 5.25 x 8

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF

Trade Paper, $13.95 (US $13.95) (CA $15.00)

Publication Date: September 2010

ISBN 9781921361999

Rights: US, CA, ZA, SAM & CAR

Fremantle Press (Sep 2010)

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Overview

Combining an engaging and confrontational story about growing up with a twist of adventure, this novel centers on Joel and Craggs, two loyal friends who drink together, commit robbery together, and, when Craggs turns violent, face the consequences together as well. When Joel's dad finally makes a deal with the cops, his son ends up in solitary confinement while Craggs is sent off to juvenile detention. Contending that the past is never truly buried, this tale portrays the influence of peer pressure on teenagers and both the positive and dangerous choices they must face.

Reviews

"Loyalty is the theme of this excellent first novel, which delicately treads the minefield of adolescence gone wrong . . . freighted with fine writing and insights into human nature." —Weekend Australian

"A good read for older teens . . . food for thought." —Herald-Sun

"Deb Fitzpatrick has written a clean and realistic depiction of adolescent boys behaving badly. It is a cautionary tale and should resonate with a target audience that is sometimes difficult to reach." —Age (Melbourne)

"This is a very well written novel. Joel is utterly believable and has a compelling voice . . . the way Joel speaks rings true and young people should be able to relate to it." —Reading Time

"[Examines] aspects of loyalty, honesty, short-term highs and longer-term consequences . . . Does not offer simplistic solutions [but] ultimately, Joel reaches a place of self-acceptance." —Fiction Focus

Author Biography

Deb Fitzpatrick is a freelance editor and writer.

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