'Mice'
By Gordon Reece
Published by Pan Macmillan Feb 2012
RRP £6.99 (softback)
ISBN 97803305256626
Reviewed by Lynsey Evans
A gripping, unique suspense thriller with a chilling twist...
Shelley is 16, preparing for her GCSEs … at home. After enduring
horrifying bullying, which sees Shelley the victim of verbal, mental and
physical abuse. After being set on fire by 3 bullies, with no witnesses
to the horrific attack, Shelley finally leaves school to be home
tutored. Describing herself (and her mum) as ‘mice’ – weak, quiet,
victims to everyone, never standing up for themselves until one night,
when a life-changing occurrence, sees Shelley and her mum evolve from
mice to something much, much more.
Despite the dark story, this tale is gripping, you want the mice to
win, to have justice, to be compensated for the terrible things they
have had to endure. Watching them evolve as you read is fantastic, you
have a sense of relief – they’ll be OK, they’re going to make it and be
able to cope with what life throws at them.
This is a gripping thriller that will have teens onthe edge of their
seats, with an ending that will get everyone talking! Definitely worth a
read!
Recommended for age 12+
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