Troublemakers (Paperback)

'A thought-provoking, richly layered YA novel about politics, love, grief and coming of age.' - Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian

'A touching, truthful depiction of an unconventional family life... written before London's current summer of discontent but captures the effect of a constant climate of unease on young people and the permanently anxious adults who care for them.' - Geraldine Brennan, Observer

'A clever, thoughtful novel with a wonderfully realistic main character' - Sarah Webb, Irish Independent

'It's refreshing to see a contemporary YA novel that focuses so much on family and politics and allows its heroine to escape the narrative without a boyfriend in tow' - Claire Hennessy, Irish Times

'Family tensions and uncertainty are contrasted against the current political situation in this excellent novel' - Marilyn Brocklehurst, Guardian, The Best New Children's Books supplement

'I loved it, so much so that as soon as I finished I started reading it again. Completely brilliant' - Keren David, author of Salvage

'I couldn't put Troublemakers down. It's a real page-turner, with utterly believable characters who are all trying to do their best. Barter is a fresh, exciting new voice, and I can't wait to see what she does next.' - Susin Nielsen

'I think it's really brilliant and I absolutely loved it - the voice is terrific. I hope it's loved as much as Jenny Downham's Unbecoming.' - Aoife Walsh, author of Too Close To Home

'A sparky and timely coming-of-age tale about politics, activism & morality' -  Katherine Woodfine

'One of the most woke YA novels EVER and will quickly make you question your own political knowledge and outspokenness' - Maximum Pop! Books

'Politics and the personal combine in a thoughtful, well-told and moving story' - Andrea Reece, Lovereading4Kids

'Intelligent and thought-provoking, this is an absorbing novel, and a highly impressive debut.' - Books for Keeps