Twisted Award-winning author by Laurie Halse Anderson (author) (UK edition)

It’s every boy’s worst nightmare. Tyler has spent years turning himself from geek to Alpha male. But when he’s falsely accused of a crime, his new reputation is brutally smashed to bits. Tough stuff. Sometimes life is complicated. Sometimes it’s out-and-out twisted. Tyler is finally the popular boy in high school, after years of social obscurity. Then the girl he wants – rich, blonde, gorgeous Bethany – is attacked. Everyone thinks Tyler did it. Even his hard-nosed father. There seems to be no way to clear his name. Now Tyler’s thoughts turn to suicide. He’s lost everything. Is it really the only way out of the mess he’s in? Everything you expect from Laurie: gritty, unflinching and finally hopeful. She might shock us and move us, but she never shies away.

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