Boyz 'r' Us (Paperback)

Scott Monk

ISBN 10: 1741660181 / ISBN 13: 9781741660180

Published by Random House Australia, Milsons Point, 2005

About this Item

Paperback. It's a long, mad ride from Summer Bay!Chicks, babes, cars and music; bored kids and shouting mothers; fathers that suck on a bottle to put themselves to sleep; and TV sets blaring mindlessly. Race tensions are hotting up in Marrickville and the media want a gang war so badly that they nearly start one.As Mitch looks back on his time as former leader of the Tunderjets, he tells the searing story of a scene that in some ways, no matter how hard you try, you can never leave. It's a long, mad ride from Summer Bay! Chicks, babes, cars and music; bored kids and shouting mothers; fathers that suck on a bottle to put themselves to sleep; and TV sets blaring mindlessly. Race tensions are hotting up in Marrickville and the media want a gang war so badly that they nearly start one. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Boyz 'r' Us (Paperback)
• Publisher: Random House Australia, Milsons Point
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1741660181
• ISBN 13: 9781741660180
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A teenage boy faces difficult decisions as he tries to free himself from his gang Girls, cars, and music; bored kids and shouting mothers; fathers that suck on a bottle to put themselves to sleep; and TV sets blaring mindlessly—race tensions are heating up in Marrickville, and the media want a gang war so badly that they nearly start one. As Mitch looks back on his time as former leader of the Tunderjets, he tells the searing story of a scene that in some ways, no matter how hard you try, you can never leave.

About the Author

Scott Monk is also the author of other novels for teenagers, including The Crush, Raw, and The Never Boys. He is an editor for The Australian newspaper.