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Children's, Teenage & Young Adult

An Act of Love

Alan Gibbons (author)

Paperback Published on: 02/02/2012

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6 reviews

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Synopsis

Childhood friends Chris and Imran celebrate the Millenium as inseparable blood brothers, they are both seven years old. But by 2011 their lives have taken very different paths. One has joined the Army and served in Afghanistan, the other is a potential jihad recruit. They are no longer friends, and there are bitter wounds between them which remain unhealed. Will their childhood bond be strong enough to overcome an extremist plot?

In a highly-charged, honest and life affirming story, told in flashback from both Chris and Imran's viewpoint, Alan Gibbon's cleverly explores the very real issue of terrorism that affects everyone today.

Publisher information

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
ISBN: 9781780620183
Number of pages: 304
Dimensions: 228 x 128 x 26 mm
Weight: 266g
Languages: English

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Thought-provoking and well written

The friendship between Chris and Imran as children is very touching, and I love the way they almost seem unaware of their cultural differences until they s... READ MORE

LM Milford

A brave and intelligent story

I found this novel incredibly moving and at times challenging. Alan Gibbon's explores the relationships of two young boys as they grow up in a community to... READ MORE

LottieChase

A thriller to make you think

Best mates from childhood, Chris and Imran are driven apart by world events - Chris goes off to join the army, Imran drifts towards Islamic militants. Nice... READ MORE

mary mayfield

Disappointing

I was optimistic about this book when I picked it up, as I felt that it could provide a much needed message to children regarding prejudice and racism. Sa... READ MORE

Vee

What an excellent researched book!

I was asked to review this book by Waterstones. I was keen to read this book as having read his other novels, I was keen to see if this new novel would be ... READ MORE

rueyclem

Incredible

From the very first page, An Act of Love is intense and gripping. Chris and Imran grew up next door to each other. The best memories of their childhood ar... READ MORE

PamelaR

An Act of Love

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