Patron Saints of Nothing (Paperback)
Randy Ribay (author)- 5+ in stock
Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020
When Jay Reguero hears of his cousin Jun's death, everything changes. Although years have passed since they were last in contact, the stories about Jun just don't fit with the boy Jay knew. Hoping to uncover the truth, Jay travels to Jun's home in the Philippines - but the shocking realities of life there lead to even more questions. Can Jay find the answers he seeks?
Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group
ISBN: 9781788951548
Number of pages: 384
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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“A great story set against a dark background”
This is such an important book, I think everyone needs to read it. I’m disappointed that like Jay, I knew nothing about the drugs war & President Duterte in the Philippines. I didn’t really know much about the... More
“An important, brilliant exploration of Philippines politics through a teen's eyes”
This was easily one of the best books I've read this year.
Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay follows a teenage American Filipino boy travelling to Manila after his cousin is killed by the police, and his...
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