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Issue Details: First known date: 2011... 2011 Thrill Seekers
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'Set in Brisbane, and told as a series of skilfully linked short first-person narratives, this is an account of the descent into thrills-at-any-cost of the Oxley Creek Boys: from excited young teens on a sinking home-made raft to self-seeking drug-crazed adolescents on an inexorable trail of self-destruction and deep personal loss. But their loyalty to each other remains strong, and it ends on a note of hope. A lump in the throat page-turner.

'This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged. Note: this book contains some strong language, graphic scenes and/or tough topics, so is only suitable for older YA readers.' (Publication summary)

Notes

  • Dedication: In loving memory of my brother Matthew 1967-1987 and for all the boys.
  • Released in 2011 in UK, USA, Canada, South Africa and N.Z. 

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

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      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,
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      Ransome Publishing ,
      2011 .
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      Extent: 280p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 28 September 2011
      ISBN: 9781841678801
    • London,
      c
      England,
      c
      c
      United Kingdom (UK),
      c
      Western Europe, Europe,
      :
      Raven Books ,
      2019 .
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      Extent: 168p.
      Note/s:
      • Publication date 01 January 2019
      ISBN: 9781785916755

Works about this Work

Now, Read This Stephen Romei , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 15-16 December 2012; (p. 22-23) The Weekend Australian , 5-6 January 2013; (p. 14-25)
From the UK With Love : And a Massive Learning Curve Edwina Shaw , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Writing Queensland , July no. 220 2012; Writing Queensland , September no. 222 2012; (p. 8-9)
New Australian Fiction Ed Wright , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 4-5 August 2012; (p. 20)

— Review of Fish-Hair Woman Merlinda Bobis , 2012 single work novel ; Darkness on the Edge of Town Jessie Cole , 2012 single work novel ; Thrill Seekers Edwina Shaw , 2011 single work novel ; Does It Hurt To Die Paul Anderson , 2011 single work novel
Brotherly Love : Memories of When a Rosy Childhood Goes Wrong Phil Brown , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 13 - 19 June no. 886 2012; (p. 30)

— Review of Thrill Seekers Edwina Shaw , 2011 single work novel
[Review] Thrill Seekers Stella Lees , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 56 no. 2 2012; (p. 39)

— Review of Thrill Seekers Edwina Shaw , 2011 single work novel
Brotherly Love : Memories of When a Rosy Childhood Goes Wrong Phil Brown , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 13 - 19 June no. 886 2012; (p. 30)

— Review of Thrill Seekers Edwina Shaw , 2011 single work novel
New Australian Fiction Ed Wright , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 4-5 August 2012; (p. 20)

— Review of Fish-Hair Woman Merlinda Bobis , 2012 single work novel ; Darkness on the Edge of Town Jessie Cole , 2012 single work novel ; Thrill Seekers Edwina Shaw , 2011 single work novel ; Does It Hurt To Die Paul Anderson , 2011 single work novel
[Review] Thrill Seekers Stella Lees , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 56 no. 2 2012; (p. 39)

— Review of Thrill Seekers Edwina Shaw , 2011 single work novel
From the UK With Love : And a Massive Learning Curve Edwina Shaw , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Writing Queensland , July no. 220 2012; Writing Queensland , September no. 222 2012; (p. 8-9)
Now, Read This Stephen Romei , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 15-16 December 2012; (p. 22-23) The Weekend Australian , 5-6 January 2013; (p. 14-25)
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