Is Marcuss fate decided by his family Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to beGripping and thoughtprovoking Book TrustMarcus has one brother in a youth offender centre and the other is working with their dad on plans for their next theft. Everyone assumes Marcus will follow in their footsteps but he has other ideas different hopes. When a mysterious accident lands a man in hospital it confirms what everyone in their community expects and Marcus gets the blame. He feels trapped. Only new girl Emma with her peace protest banners and political badges questions this story. Can they work together to clear his name and help Marcus become the person he really wants to beAn exciting and moving story about questioning your loyalties from the acclaimed author of The Valley of Lost Secrets. Perfect for readers of 10 who love Phil Earle Frank CottrellBoyce or Brian Conaghan.An exceptional story from one of our finest writers Emma Carroll author of Letters from the LighthouseUnderstatedly compelling with assured characterisation and a 1980s Welsh setting this story of breaking free from smalltown expectations is another banger for 9 from the awardwinning Parr Guardian