![]() ![]() He loves London and the prospect of a better life than the one he had back home, but to disobey his Dad means risking another beating. When Nicu's parents announce they're planning his marriage to a girl he doesn't know – in Romania, Nicu feels defeated. The time they spend together bring them happiness and a strong bond forms. Nicu endures frequent bullying and taunts at school and Jess faces violence at home. Nicu is a recent immigrant from Romania and Jess is a local girl from a troubled family.įifteen-year-olds Nicu and Jess try and get through days tinged with sadness and oppression, but the moment they forge an unlikely friendship, sunlight and hope enter their burdened lives.ĭrawn together, they slowly learn to trust one another with their secrets and pain. ![]() A realistic story about two oppressed teens from very different backgrounds who meet at a juvenile community work program in modern day London. ![]()
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