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Ross is dead, and Blake, Sim, and Kenny are furious. To make it right, they steal Ross’s ashes and set out from their home on the English coast for the tiny village of Ross in southern Scotland, a place their friend had always wanted to go. What follows is an unforgettable journey with illegal train rides, bungee jumping, girls, and high-speed police chases—all with Ross’s ashes along for the ride. As events spin wildly out of control, the three friends must take their heads out of the sand long enough to answer the question: What really happened to Ross?
"Starred Review. This is a smart, touching novel with an ending that packs an emotional wallop." - School Library Journal
"Starred Review. Although there are action sequences ... it’s the relationship among the boys ... that drives the story. Ages 12–up." - Publishers Weekly
"Unfortunately, the critically important backstory is reserved for the very end of the book, where its presentation feels rushed and a bit prosaic." - Booklist
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Keith Gray is an award-winning author from the United Kingdom, making his U.S. debut with this action-packed and darkly humorous novel about friendship and loss.
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