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Divided City
Theresa Breslin

In Glasgow a young man lies bleeding in the street. It’s May – the marching season and the Orange Walks have begun. Graham doesn’t want to be involved. He just wants to play football with his new mate, Joe. But then he witnesses a shocking moment of violence… A gripping tale about two boys who must find their own answers – and their own way forward- in a city divided by differences.

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Teaching Points

• A violent, shocking incident opens the story, instantly engaging the reader.
• A fast-paced, often humorous narrative explores sensitive issues.
• Glaswegian setting offers language work on accent and dialect.
• Supports cross-curricular work in Citizenship, RE and History.
• Recommended for students in Years 8 and 9.

Themes

Football rivalry, cultural and social divides, bigotry, sectarianism, tolerance.