Stone Cold

Discover the gripping world of *Stone Cold*, a Carnegie Medal-winning thriller by Robert Swindells, available now at Smartfox NZ. This B-format paperback from Penguin UK (2017) spans 144 pages and immerses readers in a harrowing tale that explores the dark realities faced by homeless youth. As a seasoned thriller, *Stone Cold* blends tension with a poignant reflection on survival and trust among the most vulnerable. The story follows 17-year-old Link, who has learned to distrust the world around him. When he meets Deb, another young homeless individual, their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Unbeknownst to Link, Deb is not just another survivor; she is an ambitious journalist on a daring quest to hunt down a predator targeting the young and homeless. Set against the stark backdrop of street life, their stories unfold in a race against time, where survival comes at a steep price.

*Stone Cold* is an essential read for young adults seeking compelling narratives that tackle significant themes such as trust, betrayal, and the harsh truths of homelessness. This novel is part of *The Originals* collection, known for its bold approach to fiction that challenges readers to face difficult issues head-on. Don't miss your chance to add this iconic title to your collection! Order today and benefit from FREE shipping, exclusively at Smartfox NZ. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141368993
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 144


Description:
Stone Cold is a Carnegie Medal-winning thriller by Robert Swindells. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.
A tense thriller plot is combined with a perceptive and harrowing portrait of life on the streets as a serial killer preys on the young and vulnerable homeless. Link, aged 17, is distrustful of people until he pairs up with Deb, another homeless youngster. But what Deb doesn't tell him is that she's an ambitious young journalist on a self-imposed assignment to track down the killer and she's prepared to use herself as bait ...
The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes- The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man's Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O'Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.


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