Imprint
- Hachette Books Ireland
- Hachette Books Ireland
- Hachette Books Ireland
Fiction, General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
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Imprint
Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Sep 13, 2011 | 9780340920206 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Apr 1, 2010 | 9780340920190 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Jul 16, 2012 | 9781444725582 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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Imprint
Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Sep 13, 2011 | 9780340920206 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Apr 1, 2010 | 9780340920190 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Jul 16, 2012 | 9781444725582 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
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Imprint
Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Sep 13, 2011 | 9780340920206 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Apr 1, 2010 | 9780340920190 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Jul 16, 2012 | 9781444725582 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
Gifted teenager Maeve Hogan is an outsider in her own family. She is the clever one: studious, hard-working and destined for good things.
When her sister has a baby with Big, an abusive small-time criminal, she fears the worst for the child s upbringing. While Maeve's mother is content to go along with the charade of happy families, her brother Cian seems too busy trying to figure out his sexual orientation to care.
Frustrated, Maeve decides to take drastic action alone to remedy the situation. But sometimes people can be too clever for their own good. Her plan goes badly array, with disastrous consequences.
In the aftermath, Maeve struggles to come to terms with the fallout and the guilt.
The Clever One is a bravely written novel which explores the boundaries of love and loyalty, and the lengths we are prepared to go to in protecting them.
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Praise for The Clever One
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A remarkable book that expands the frontiers of Irish popular fiction - Irish Times
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A fantastic book, both heart-wrenching and rewarding at the same time - RTE Guide
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A realistic, painful story that has moments of great tenderness - Irish Independent
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'Bravely written, raw, funny, at times politically incorrect but always captivating, The Clever One explores the boundaries of love, loyalty, family ties and the lengths we're prepared to go to in protecting them.
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In Maeve, Helena Close has not only created an extraordinary heroine but also a credible one. An impressive, relevant and entertaining read.' - Irish Independent
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'This book is so gripping and well-written, we'd highly recommend it, not just as teen fiction.' - U Magazine
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