‘Affairs between teachers and pupils are incredibly common,’ says the author. ‘They’re often treated as a joke. But this isn’t a funny story.’
Rachel has a crush on her new English teacher. Mike fancies Rachel too. Neither plans to do anything about it. Then a school play brings them closer together. Really Close.
Romeo and Juliet is a very romantic play, but this is real life. The star-crossed lovers are constantly afraid of discovery, of losing everything. What began as a schoolgirl fantasy has turned into an X-rated nightmare.
‘A bold and powerful tale’ — David Almond ‘A brave novel… a thoughtful study of young love.’ Books for Keeps
This latest edition of David Belbin’s classic, gripping novel has a new afterword about the writing of the novel and its reception.
