The David Belbin Collection features a selection of engaging stories that explore themes of youth, identity, and relationships. Belbin's characters often navigate the complexities of modern life, facing challenges that test their values and aspirations. The collection spans various settings and situations, from the intimate struggles of personal growth to the broader social issues that shape their experiences. Through relatable narratives and authentic voices, Belbin captures the essence of contemporary existence, making each story resonate with readers. Ultimately, the collection invites reflection on the transformative power of connection and the journeys we undertake in search of meaning. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Point Crime, Point Crime Specials .

There are 384 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 1997 by Scholastic .

David Belbin gave up teaching to write full time in 1994, when his book Shoot the Teacher appeared as the first title in the Point Crime series (Scholastic). He's the author of over 30 titles and his books have been translated into many different languages. He lives in Nottingham.