Don’t Feed the Troll

A funny yet cautionary tale of the potential pitfalls of social media and risks of cyberbullying, that will resonate with all young readers. Dont''t Feed the Troll will definitely engage its audience. It’s full of relatable well-drawn characters. While we deplore his behaviour, we recognise how he might get swept up with it all and can understand his feelings of rejection. Don’t Feed the Troll will prompt children to stop and think about their online behaviour. Don’t Feed the Troll is a cautionary tale about cyber bullying. It’s set in a secondary school and centres around a group of 12-year-olds (Year 8). Given the surge in online trolling and the prevalence of social media, this is a very topical and timely story.It deals with important issues that are sadly very relevant to young people today. The stark reality of the dangers of online trolling is made very clear. We see the damage such behaviour causes to mental well-being, friendships and society.Don’t Feed the Troll will definitely engage its audience. It’s full of relatable well-drawn characters. The situations and friendship dynamics will be familiar. Jack is a nuanced character. While we deplore his behaviour, we recognise how he might get swept up with it all and can understand his feelings of rejection. Don’t Feed the Troll will prompt children to stop and think about their online behaviour.Suitable for children aged 10+ Jack ''lurves'' Chloe, as his best friend, Cora, puts it. But, as we all know, the course of true love never runs smooth – especially when you''re a teenager! So when Jack plucks up the courage to tell Chloe how he feels,and doesn''t get the response he''s been hoping for, his disappointment gets the better of him, and begins to manifest itself as something darker, leading him down a dangerous path that threatens to ruin everything...

• | Author: John Hickman
• | Publisher: Award Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: Oct 21, 2019
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781782703228
• | ISBN-10: 1782703225