A Strange Land - Alan Gibbons

Jack must find the courage to stand up for his friend in this poignant story about intolerance and bullying.The Blokes rule Jack''s school. They''re bullies, racists and meaner than anyone around. And they''ve targeted Jack''s new friend Hassan as their latest victim. Hassan has escaped war in his homeland only to be faced with the wrath of the Blokes. Can Jack stand up for his friend or will he break under pressure?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.