Scab

by Robert Rayner

This dark and gritty new story from New Brunswick author Robert Rayner examines the moral choices of one teen with a childhood filled with emotional neglect and social bullying, and how haunting real-life choices made when you're young can be when you're older.
Life was never easy for Julian, aka Scab. After years of being tormented by his peers and ignored by his parents, he's about to show everyone that he has what it takes to make it. But he finds himself in a situation where he has to choose between his own ambitions and the only person who's ever cared about him.

168 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2010

About the author

I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. I’ve worked as a journalist, a teacher, and an elementary school principal. Now I teach music at home. I like to walk, read, ski, feed and watch the birds, watch soccer, photograph, listen to and play music (I play keyboard and saxophone in a band) and, of course, write, usually in the early morning. I live on the Magaguadavic River in St. George, New Brunswick, Canada.

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again dinner was delayed because I needed (yes, needed) to finish this Orca Publisher's book. I wasn't sure where the story was going to end up. It was a bit suspenseful not know, of course. It was a little bit of a let down at the end. I wanted more. It's a good book for reluctant readers, keeps them on their toes to keep reading.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just think how bad your life would have to be as a high school senior if you preferred your camera to people. Then think how amazing you would be as a photographer. But what are the costs of holding onto a camera instead of reaching out to living, breathing people, especially those who need you?

[Analica arriaga]

iot was okay.....