Jess’ mother is the victim of extreme domestic violence at the hands of Jess’ stepfather, much of which Jess is made to record on his phone for him, thus controlling both women. Jess and Nicu have a lot in common, both in their home situations from which they want to escape. He is, subsequently, a target of this sentiment. Set in London, this is post Brexit and English nationalism is strong amongst the school community in which Nicu finds himself. Nicu and Jess slowly become friends during their community service time but Jess ignores Nicu at school, where he experiences bullying and seclusion from many of the other students.
Nicu has also been caught shoplifting and as well as community service, he is made to attend school. Nicu is in England with his parents to earn money with which to return to Romania to help with his marriage, which his parents are currently arranging. It is during the community service time she meets Nicu, a Romanian teen. As this is her third offence she is required to perform three months of community service if she wants to avoid a criminal record. Jess and her friends are caught shoplifting, but only Jess is caught with items in her pockets. Authors: Sarah Crossan and Brian Conaghan
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