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Candy by Kevin Brooks, reviewed by Andrew Burge

Candy is an addictive and unique read for the modern teenager. Joe leads a simple life, he lives on the outskirts of London, and he’s never really been in any trouble or been bad…. until he meets Candy. Joe is desperately trying to get himself involved in Candy’s life. Can he stay with his band, his old life? Or will he get drawn  in like a fly caught in the web of Candy’s complicated life? A brilliant, moving novel, bursting with thrilling adventure and suspense.