Book description
Set in a Northern town, where right-wingers are determined to stir up
hatred and racial prejudice, CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE is about six
teenagers whose lives are woven together by a series of shocking and
tragic events. A British Muslim brother and sister, two Irish brothers
who take different sides, and two lads out looking for trouble: all of
them get caught in the crossfire. Inspired by the Oldham riots and the
events of September 11th, this is a book that needed to be written. It
is a chilling account of what is happening in Britain today, but as
always Alan Gibbons writes with humour and understanding and is utterly
on the wavelength of his many readers. Alan Gibbons is a full-time
writer and a visiting speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges and
literary events nationwide, including the major book festivals:
Edinburgh, Northern Children's Book Festival, Swansea, Cheltenham,
Sheffield and Salford. Alan has recently embarked on a high-profile,
nationwide campaign to champion libraries and librarianship and to
reevaluate government commitment to educational spending. He lives in
Liverpool with his wife and four children.
