"Young Offender" by Anastasia Gonis tells the story of a troubled teenager, Sam, who finds himself entangled in a world of crime and rebellion. Struggling with family issues and the pressures of adolescence, Sam’s choices lead him down a dangerous path that impacts not only his life but also the lives of those around him. As he grapples with guilt and seeks redemption, he faces the consequences of his actions and the challenges of finding his way back to a better path. This compelling narrative explores themes of identity, social justice, and the quest for belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called It Happened To Me .

There are 48 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Hachette Children's Group .

Angela Neustatter is a journalist and writer who has written extensively for and about young people.