That Was Then, This Is Now

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Description

From Penguin’s The Originals collection, That Was Then, This is Now is a hard-hitting coming-of-age story from the author The Outsiders. __________Byron and Mark are like brothers, but when they get to 16 things begin to change. Byron is into girls but Mark is only interested in making money, yet they still enjoy hustling pool games in their friend Charlie’s bar. But, when a shocking bar brawl changes everything, Byron and Mark begin to drift apart. Life doesn’t get easier for Byron, when the drug-addicted brother of the girl he’s in love with goes missing, he has to make a huge decision. __________Iconic, outspoken, first. 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: (Un)arranged Marriage – Bali Rai Stone Cold – Robert Swindells The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole – Sue TownsendThe Tulip Touch – Anne Fine I Capture the Castle – Dodie Smith

Additional information

Weight 0.13 kg
Dimensions 1.5 × 12.9 × 19.8 cm
by

Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

176

Publisher

Year Published

2017-8-3

Imprint

For Ages

12-16

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

0141378360

About The Author

S E Hinton wrote THE OUTSIDERS, her first book, when she was 17; it was a phenomenal success. Its publication enabled her to attend the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma; she graduated in 1970 with a major in education. S E Hinton was the first recipient of the American Library Association Award for an outstanding contribution to Young Adult Literature. She continues to live in Tulsa, Oklahoma.