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Trash

By Andy Mulligan

By Andy Mulligan

By Andy Mulligan

By Andy Mulligan

By Andy Mulligan
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By Andy Mulligan
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Oct 11, 2011 | ISBN 9780385752169 | Young Adult

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Oct 12, 2010 | ISBN 9780375898433 | Young Adult

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Oct 26, 2010 | 320 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About Trash

    In an unnamed Third World country, in the not-so-distant future, three “dumpsite boys” make a living picking through the mountains of garbage on the outskirts of a large city.

    One unlucky-lucky day, Raphael finds something very special and very mysterious. So mysterious that he decides to keep it, even when the city police offer a handsome reward for its return. That decision brings with it terrifying consequences, and soon the dumpsite boys must use all of their cunning and courage to stay ahead of their pursuers. It’s up to Raphael, Gardo, and Rat—boys who have no education, no parents, no homes, and no money—to solve the mystery and right a terrible wrong.

    Andy Mulligan has written a powerful story about unthinkable poverty—and the kind of hope and determination that can transcend it. With twists and turns, unrelenting action, and deep, raw emotion, Trash is a heart-pounding, breath-holding novel.

    About Trash

    In an unnamed Third World country, in the not-so-distant future, three “dumpsite boys” make a living picking through the mountains of garbage on the outskirts of a large city.

    One unlucky-lucky day, Raphael finds something very special and very mysterious. So mysterious that he decides to keep it, even when the city police offer a handsome reward for its return. That decision brings with it terrifying consequences, and soon the dumpsite boys must use all of their cunning and courage to stay ahead of their pursuers. It’s up to Raphael, Gardo, and Rat—boys who have no education, no parents, no homes, and no money—to solve the mystery and right a terrible wrong.

    Andy Mulligan has written a powerful story about unthinkable poverty—and the kind of hope and determination that can transcend it. With twists and turns, unrelenting action, and deep, raw emotion, Trash is a heart-pounding, breath-holding novel.

    About Trash

    In an unnamed Third World country, in the not-so-distant future, three “dumpsite boys” make a living picking through the mountains of garbage on the outskirts of a large city.
       One unlucky-lucky day, Raphael finds something very special and very mysterious. So mysterious that he decides to keep it, even when the city police offer a handsome reward for its return. That decision brings with it terrifying consequences, and soon the dumpsite boys must use all of their cunning and courage to stay ahead of their pursuers. It’s up to Raphael, Gardo, and Rat—boys who have no education, no parents, no homes, and no money—to solve the mystery and right a terrible wrong.     
       Andy Mulligan has written a powerful story about unthinkable poverty—and the kind of hope and determination that can transcend it. With twists and turns, unrelenting action, and deep, raw emotion, Trash is a heart-pounding, breath-holding novel.


    “Rafael” read by Chris Nuñez
    “Olivia” read by Elissa Steele
    “Rat” (“Jun”) read by Everette Plen
    “Gardo” read by Ramon DeOcampo
    “Father Juillard” and “Jose Angelico” read by Fred Sanders
    “Frederico Gonz” read by Ozzie Rodriguez
    “Grace” read by Michelle Gonzalez

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    About Andy Mulligan

    Andy Mulligan was brought up in South London. He worked as a theatre director for ten years, before travels in Asia prompted him to retrain as a teacher. He has taught English and Drama in Britain, India, Brazil and the… More about Andy Mulligan

    About Andy Mulligan

    Andy Mulligan was brought up in South London. He worked as a theatre director for ten years, before travels in Asia prompted him to retrain as a teacher. He has taught English and Drama in Britain, India, Brazil and the… More about Andy Mulligan

    About Andy Mulligan

    Andy Mulligan was brought up in South London. He worked as a theatre director for ten years, before travels in Asia prompted him to retrain as a teacher. He has taught English and Drama in Britain, India, Brazil and the… More about Andy Mulligan

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Suspense

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Ember
    Oct 11, 2011 | 240 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385752169

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Suspense

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by David Fickling Books
    Oct 12, 2010 | 240 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375898433

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Suspense | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Oct 26, 2010 | 320 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780307746788
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    Praise

    “Trash is a compelling read. The action is riveting and the secret codes throughout will appeal mystery fans” – School Library Journal, starred review

    “This gripping book engages readers both as an adventure and as a social justice story. Readers will be satisfied by the cinematic conclusion and the noble decision the heroes make.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “The three boys, and others, act as alternating narrators of the story, giving vivid descriptions of their lives. In spite of this, the boys’ hope and determination for justice and the dilemmas they face with so much courage will impress readers. Recommended.” – Library Media Connection

    Awards

    Young Adult Services Division, School Library Journal Author Award WINNER

    Connecticut Nutmeg Children’s Book Award NOMINEE

    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award NOMINEE

    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award NOMINEE

    New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award NOMINEE

    New York State Charlotte Award NOMINEE

    Rhode Island Teen Book Award NOMINEE

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