Black Rabbit Summer

Black Rabbit Summer by Kevin Brooks, published by Penguin in 2008, is a compelling narrative that follows Pete Boland during a long, hot summer filled with seemingly idle days. When an old friend reaches out to rekindle connections at a local funfair, the reunion stirs up unresolved tensions and hidden secrets among five friends, leading to a night that will change their lives forever. This edition spans 438 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will encounter themes of friendship, social dynamics, and the complexities of youth as the story unfolds. The novel delves into the darker aspects of adolescence, including issues related to substance abuse and the impact of past relationships. As the characters navigate their intertwined histories, the narrative explores the challenges they face in confronting their shared past and the consequences that arise from long-buried emotions.
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Pete Boland was busy doing nothing that summer. Long, stiflingly hot, lazy days stretched ahead of him. Then she called.
‘Listen Pete . . . you know that funfair, up at the recreation ground . . . I thought we could all meet up . . . You know, for old times’ sake.’
But, where there are old times, there are old tensions. And as secrets, bitterness and jealousies resurface, five old friends are plunged into the worst night of their lives . . .
Teenage readers will find it impossible to tear themselves away from this dark, tense and gripping new novel from award-winning Kevin Brooks.
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