Tales From Devana High: Sold As Seen [Unabridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Bali Rai (Author), Akemnji Ndifornyen (Reader)

Book Description

When Dean's big bro Gussie lays his hands on some wicked CDs and mobile phones, Dean and Jit think it's only fair to share them with some special mates—for a knock-down price of course. An unmissable bargain! Trouble is, Dean's punters don't quite see it that way . . . especially when the phones don't work! It's all getting a bit heavy and Dean's facing big trouble. Jit isn't much help so it looks like Gussies's going to have to step in and deal with the rap. But will he cooperate?

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bali Rai was born in 1971 and grew up in Leicester. His debut novel, (UN)ARRANGED MARRIAGE published in 2001 with fantastic reviews and has since been shortlisted for eight regional book prizes, winning The Angus, Stockport and Leicester Book awards. It has also been translated into eight languages to date. As a child, Bali wanted to be a footballer or to write stories, but he realised he wasn't good enough to play for Liverpool F.C. and after gaining a politics degree in London he returned to his home city and combined a variety of jobs in pubs and clubs with completing his first novel Now a full time writer, Bali's second novel for young adults, THE CREW won the 2004 Leicester Book Award and his third, published this year, is RANI AND SUKH - a story of star-crossed teenage lovers. In March 2005 his fourth young adult novel, DOMINOES - a collection of interlinking stories - is published by Hodder Children's Books. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From AudioFile

Bali Rai is delightful in this second of his Tales from Devana High. Dean's brother supplies him with bootleg CDs and cellular phones, which he sells at school. Trouble strikes when the kids realize that their bargain phones are duds, and Dean and his brother are forced to confront their irate customers. Narrator Akemnji Ndifornyen is irresistible as Dean's charming Jamaican-English family, especially Gramps. He also perfectly captures upper-crust students and lovably eccentric teachers. Rai addresses the issues of abusive parents and homelessness and the experience of first romance in this engaging story. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: BBC Pubns (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405650079
• ISBN-13: 978-1405650076
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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