isJoe and Imogen are meant to be together. At least that's what Joe thinks. There are signs that she's not always interested in him, she sometimes makes him feel like he's not good enough. Joe's dealing with some major issues at home, his dad has suddenly become very ill and he's dealing with an increasingly agitated and unpredictable Imogen. Things get weird, in that Imogen becomes angry if Joe does better on exams than her, she blames him for things that aren't his fault. Imogen's got issues at home too, her father is a downright scary figure, unpredictable, intimidating. When a tragic accident happens, Joe's life hangs in the balance, he's facing major prison time, something Imogen is more than happy to let happen. As the trial proceeds, we see flashbacks on Joe and Imogens' real relationship, and what actually happened on that terrible night. Written in verse, WRECKED is another powerful story by Louisa Reid. Joe's situation is terrifying, you can feel yourself standing in his shoes, sweating in the courthouse, hearing everyone tell the judge who you are, when nobody actually knows or cares about the truth. You will fly through Wrrecked, not only because you will need to know what happens, but it's got a pace to it that's truly something else, like a speeding car racing towards an unknown future. I highly recommend Wrecked for ages 13+, get your hands on it and get it into your libraries today!
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