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Asha's life in her private school changes when her mum gets cancer. She finds herself back in Peckham at a new school, where she befriends Angel and Kelly. But being in a gang comes at a cost, and Asha is forced to play a dangerous game of Truth or Dare.
Quick Summary
When Asha's mum gets cancer, everything in her world turns upside down including having to leave her private school and start over in Peckham with a whole new group of friends. The story pulls you in because it's got that mix of real, tough stuff (family illness, peer pressure, fitting in) alongside the thrill of a dangerous Truth or Dare game that keeps you turning pages. If you've got a kid who likes stories about friendship drama and taking risks, or who enjoyed something like "The Giver" or "Wonder," this could be a good fit, though fair warning there's some pretty scary pressure and dangerous choices involved. Kids will probably connect with how Asha navigates figuring out who her real friends are when everyone's testing the limits, and parents might appreciate that it tackles hard topics without being preachy about it.