Trash

The book I read was Trash by Andy Mulligan. He has written The Boy with 2 Heads, Ribblestop, Ribblestop Forever, and Return to Ribblestop. His other books are nothing like Trash, they are more comedy-horror while Trash is adventure and a little suspenseful.  Trash is about two boys that work at a trash site and dig for things they can sell. One day they find something and it changes their lives. The theme to me is trust and loyalty.

               

Raphael, Gardo, and Rat are Dumpsite Boys. They live in a Third World country called Behala. They live in the poorest part of the city and pick up trash to make a living. One day Rapheal finds something very important. It is so important that the police are looking for it. Even though the police are willing to give a huge reward, he keeps it hidden and pretty soon it leads him and his friends on and adventure to solve a mystery with horrible consequences if they are caught.  “My name is Raphael Fernandez, and I am a Dumpsite Boy. People Say to me, “I guess you just never know what you’ll find! - sifting through rubbish. Maybe one day you’ll find something nice”. Then one day I did.” (Mulligan, Pg. 3)

               

I would really recommend this book to others. I would recommend it because it is a mystery/adventure book that will keep you very interested to find out what happens next. If you like mystery, adventure, and messed up societies then you will like this book. Read and find out for yourself.

Book Review by Matthew D.