Never Ending
1st Edition
Published on 16. January 2014
978-1-4063-4005-1 (ISBN)
Description
How can she live with what she did?
Shiv's best mate, her younger brother, Declan, died while their family were on holiday in Greece. Shiv doesn't know how to live any more - she can only feel self-hatred; she is tormented by guilt. Now she finds herself at the Korsakoff Clinic, with five other teens and young adults who are undergoing a most unorthodox therapy, which is often painful. But this is Shiv's last chance - the clinic must help her find a way to live again. But first, their methods will make her face what really happened to her brother.
Shiv's best mate, her younger brother, Declan, died while their family were on holiday in Greece. Shiv doesn't know how to live any more - she can only feel self-hatred; she is tormented by guilt. Now she finds herself at the Korsakoff Clinic, with five other teens and young adults who are undergoing a most unorthodox therapy, which is often painful. But this is Shiv's last chance - the clinic must help her find a way to live again. But first, their methods will make her face what really happened to her brother.
Reviews / Votes
Flip swept us all along. Thanks to Martyn Bedford's masterly balance of tension and wit, this unique fusion of the surreal and the everyday proved utterly convincing. * Judges' Shortlist citation, Costa Children's Book Award * Bedford's taut style and psychological insight make Flip a gripping thriller. -- Amanda Craig * The Times * Flip is an amazing book. The plot is thrilling and the characters are superb. I absolutely adored this book ... a must read. * The Guardian online edition * Bedford has written a profound and moving novel ... which makes you think a little differently. * Books for Keeps *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 years
Illustrations
No
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-4005-1 (9781406340051)
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Martyn Bedford is the author of Flip, his award-winning debut novel for teens, as well as five books for adults which have been translated into twelve languages, and numerous short stories. A former journalist, he now teaches on the English and Writing programme at Leeds Trinity University College and has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Martyn lives in West Yorkshire with his wife and two daughters.
